US Bridges

Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B62006800000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Spring Coulee
CrossesSpring Coulee Creek
Location1.4M E JCT Sth 35
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.60265, -91.20467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring 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 Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.