US Bridges

Sth 35-GEORGE ST over Cmstpp RR

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Sth 16 (a) · Structure no. B32003200000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35-GEORGE ST over Cmstpp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35-GEORGE ST over Cmstpp RR in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,920 by 2041. The structure is 446 ft (136 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 35-GEORGE ST
CrossesCmstpp RR
Location1.4M N JCT Sth 16 (a)
RouteState Highway 35
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.83886, -91.23961
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (136 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,920 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 35-GEORGE ST over Cmstpp RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sth 35-GEORGE ST over Cmstpp RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35-GEORGE ST over Cmstpp RR carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35-GEORGE ST over Cmstpp RR?

The structure is 446 ft (136 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35-GEORGE ST over Cmstpp RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.