US Bridges

Cth B / Clinton ST over Black River

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 53 · Structure no. B32007700000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
596 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B / Clinton ST over Black River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B / Clinton ST over Black River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 596 ft (181.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth B / Clinton ST
CrossesBlack River
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 53
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates43.84121, -91.2528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length596 ft (181.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth B / Clinton ST over Black River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B / Clinton ST over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B / Clinton ST over Black River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth B / Clinton ST over Black River?

The structure is 596 ft (181.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B / Clinton ST over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.