US Bridges

Cth B over LA Crosse River

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B32015700000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,729
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over LA Crosse River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cth B over LA Crosse River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,729 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,601 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesLA Crosse River
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 16
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.84656, -91.20347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,729 (2022)
Projected traffic9,601 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$709,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth B over LA Crosse River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B over LA Crosse River carry?

About 8,729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cth B over LA Crosse River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.