US Bridges

Lrd Swamp RD over Bostwick Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M W JCT Cth M · Structure no. B32009400000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Swamp RD over Bostwick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Swamp RD over Bostwick Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 146 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Swamp RD
CrossesBostwick Creek
Location0.8M W JCT Cth M
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.85603, -91.11664
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lrd Swamp RD over Bostwick Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd Swamp RD over Bostwick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Swamp RD over Bostwick Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Swamp RD over Bostwick Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Swamp RD over Bostwick Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.