Sth 35 over W Black River
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth Xx · Structure no. B32001800000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 520 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 35 over W Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 over W Black River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 35 over W Black River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 35 over W Black River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 35 over W Black River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 35 over W Black River?
The structure is 520 ft (158.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 35 over W Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.