US Bridges

Sth 16 WB over Cmstp&p RR

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 157 · Structure no. B32011100000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
885 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 WB over Cmstp&p RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 WB over Cmstp&p RR in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2041. The structure is 885 ft (269.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 16 WB
CrossesCmstp&p RR
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 157
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.86086, -91.2051
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length885 ft (269.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sth 16 WB over Cmstp&p RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 WB over Cmstp&p 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 16 WB over Cmstp&p RR carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 WB over Cmstp&p RR?

The structure is 885 ft (269.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 WB over Cmstp&p RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.