US Bridges

Sth 35 over Spring Coulee Creek

Good

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 56 · Structure no. B62012600000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 over Spring Coulee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 over Spring Coulee Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSth 35
CrossesSpring Coulee Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 56
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates43.60703, -91.22157
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 35 over Spring Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 over Spring Coulee 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 Sth 35 over Spring Coulee Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 35 over Spring Coulee Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 over Spring Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.