Trempealeau County Bridge Report Card
Trempealeau County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Trempealeau County has 259 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 33 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.7% is above the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,401 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Trempealeau County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 259 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 33 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,401 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 12.7% | 25.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.2% of measured traffic | 1.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.1% | 6.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 424,054 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 12.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,401 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Trempealeau County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd Loga RD over Elk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 293 | 1964 |
| Lrd Norway Valley over Tamarack River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1928 |
| Lrd Holcomb Coulee over Holcomb Coulee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1930 |
| Lrd Skunk Coulee R over Grant Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 58 | 1928 |
| Lrd Filla Valley R over Lyga Valley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18 | 1935 |
| Ush 10-ush 53-10th over Buffalo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,400 | 1937 |
| Cth D over Elk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 542 | 1958 |
| Cth G over Br Pine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 531 | 1915 |
| Lrd S. River RD over Trump Coulee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 470 | 1959 |
| Cth E over Elk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 412 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.