Ush 53-COPELAND Av over LA Crosse River
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. B32011800000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 53-COPELAND Av over LA Crosse River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 53-COPELAND Av over LA Crosse River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,360 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 53-COPELAND Av over LA Crosse River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 53-COPELAND Av over LA Crosse 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ush 53-COPELAND Av over LA Crosse River carry?
About 25,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ush 53-COPELAND Av over LA Crosse River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 53-COPELAND Av over LA Crosse River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.