US Bridges

Lrd Gateway Access over Bn RR

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Cth B · Structure no. B32014600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,025
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Gateway Access over Bn RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Gateway Access over Bn RR in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Gateway Access
CrossesBn RR
Location0.6M S JCT Cth B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.83992, -91.22608
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,025 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Gateway Access over Bn RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Gateway Access over Bn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Gateway Access over Bn RR carry?

About 5,025 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Gateway Access over Bn RR?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Gateway Access over Bn RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.