US Bridges

Sth 33 over Pammel Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 3.5M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B32007100000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 33 over Pammel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 33 over Pammel Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 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 6 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSth 33
CrossesPammel Creek
Location3.5M E JCT Sth 35
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates43.79639, -91.17703
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 33 over Pammel Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Sth 33 over Pammel Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 33 over Pammel Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 33 over Pammel Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sth 33 over Pammel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.