US Bridges

Lrd Kowahl Road (d over North Branch Elk Creek

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Cth D · Structure no. B61024300000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Kowahl Road (d over North Branch Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Kowahl Road (d over North Branch Elk Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLrd Kowahl Road (d
CrossesNorth Branch Elk Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.44013, -91.36302
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic17 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Kowahl Road (d over North Branch Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Kowahl Road (d over North Branch Elk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Kowahl Road (d over North Branch Elk Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Kowahl Road (d over North Branch Elk Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Kowahl Road (d over North Branch Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.