Sth 16 over BNSF RR
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Sth 35 · Structure no. B32009800000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 16 over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 over 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 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,930 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 16 over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 16 over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 16 over BNSF RR carry?
About 31,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 16 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 16 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.