Sth 16 over LA Crosse River
GoodLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT Cth Os · Structure no. B32015400000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 16 over LA Crosse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 over LA Crosse River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,240 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 16 over LA Crosse River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 16 over LA Crosse River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 16 over LA Crosse River carry?
About 13,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 16 over LA Crosse River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 16 over LA Crosse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.