FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LRD CASBERG COULEE

Carrying LRD CASBERG COULEE over LONG COULEE CREEK

0.2M E JCT CTH V, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: LRD CASBERG COULEE

The LRD CASBERG COULEE bridge in La Crosse, Wisconsin carries LRD CASBERG COULEE over LONG COULEE CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 265 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LRD CASBERG COULEE compares

250
Bridges in La Crosse · 14 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
265 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B32009500000000

How to read this record

LRD CASBERG COULEE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LRD CASBERG COULEE against other structures in La Crosse and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LRD CASBERG COULEE?

LRD CASBERG COULEE in La Crosse, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LRD CASBERG COULEE inspected?

LRD CASBERG COULEE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 265 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LRD CASBERG COULEE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LRD CASBERG COULEE?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for LRD CASBERG COULEE.

Who is responsible for maintaining LRD CASBERG COULEE?

LRD CASBERG COULEE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LRD CASBERG COULEE and does age affect safety?

LRD CASBERG COULEE was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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