US Bridges

Lrd Hermanson RD ( over Welch Coulee Creek

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. P61094100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hermanson RD ( over Welch Coulee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Hermanson RD ( over Welch Coulee Creek in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hermanson RD (
CrossesWelch Coulee Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.29656, -91.29733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
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

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 Hermanson RD ( over Welch Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hermanson RD ( over Welch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hermanson RD ( over Welch Coulee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hermanson RD ( over Welch Coulee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hermanson RD ( over Welch Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.