US Bridges

Sth 35-LANG DR over LA Crosse River

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B32006200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35-LANG DR over LA Crosse River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35-LANG DR over LA Crosse River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,880 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 35-LANG DR
CrossesLA Crosse River
Location0.8M N JCT Sth 16
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates43.82842, -91.23986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,950 (2024)
Projected traffic23,880 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 35-LANG DR over LA Crosse River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35-LANG DR over LA Crosse River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35-LANG DR over LA Crosse River carry?

About 19,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35-LANG DR over LA Crosse River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35-LANG DR over LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.