US Bridges

Sth 35 NB over BNSF RR (mp 302.850)

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT IH 90 · Structure no. B32006700000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 NB over BNSF RR (mp 302.850) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 NB over BNSF RR (mp 302.850) in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2042. The structure is 397 ft (120.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 35 NB
CrossesBNSF RR (mp 302.850)
Location0.7M N JCT IH 90
RouteState Highway 35
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.87012, -91.23115
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (120.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2021)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 35 NB over BNSF RR (mp 302.850) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Sth 35 NB over BNSF RR (mp 302.850) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 35 NB over BNSF RR (mp 302.850) carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 NB over BNSF RR (mp 302.850)?

The structure is 397 ft (120.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 NB over BNSF RR (mp 302.850)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.