US Bridges

Lrd Olstad Hollow over Timber Coulee Creek

Fair

Vernon County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Cth P · Structure no. P62090700000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Olstad Hollow over Timber Coulee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Olstad Hollow over Timber 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 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 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Olstad Hollow
CrossesTimber Coulee Creek
Location0.2M S JCT Cth P
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVernon County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.72505, -90.94073
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 12 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 rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 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 Olstad Hollow over Timber Coulee Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Olstad Hollow over Timber 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 Olstad Hollow over Timber Coulee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Olstad Hollow over Timber Coulee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Olstad Hollow over Timber Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.