US Bridges

Lrd Christopherson over Tomter Coulee Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. P61070300000000

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Christopherson over Tomter Coulee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Christopherson over Tomter Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 801 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Christopherson
CrossesTomter Coulee Creek
Location0.2M E JCT Ush 53
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.42947, -91.20811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic801 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Christopherson over Tomter Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Christopherson over Tomter Coulee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Christopherson over Tomter Coulee Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Christopherson over Tomter Coulee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Christopherson over Tomter Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.