US Bridges

Ush 14-USH 61-STH over Pammel Creek/Bnsf RR

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.5M E JCT Sth 35 to N · Structure no. B32008200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
568 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14-USH 61-STH over Pammel Creek/Bnsf RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14-USH 61-STH over Pammel Creek/Bnsf RR 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,870 by 2042. The structure is 568 ft (173.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36.7 mi (59 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 14-USH 61-STH
CrossesPammel Creek/Bnsf RR
Location2.5M E JCT Sth 35 to N
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.76224, -91.20797
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length568 ft (173.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2022)
Projected traffic33,870 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed36.7 mi (59 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 Ush 14-USH 61-STH over Pammel Creek/Bnsf RR built?

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

What condition is Ush 14-USH 61-STH over Pammel Creek/Bnsf 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 14-USH 61-STH over Pammel Creek/Bnsf RR carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14-USH 61-STH over Pammel Creek/Bnsf RR?

The structure is 568 ft (173.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14-USH 61-STH over Pammel Creek/Bnsf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.