US Bridges

Lrd Nyhus RD (dead over Spring Coulee Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. P62090500000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Nyhus RD (dead over Spring Coulee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Nyhus RD (dead over Spring Coulee Creek in Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Nyhus RD (dead
CrossesSpring Coulee Creek
Location1.2M N JCT Ush 14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.67543, -90.89352
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Nyhus RD (dead over Spring Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Nyhus RD (dead 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 Nyhus RD (dead over Spring Coulee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Nyhus RD (dead over Spring Coulee Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Nyhus RD (dead over Spring Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.