US Bridges

Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek

Poor

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 3.4M E JCT Cth P · Structure no. B62011100000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
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 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 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
Location3.4M E JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.69218, -90.93747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Spring Coulee over Spring Coulee Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 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.