US Bridges

Ush 14W/USH 61N-ST over Mississippi River 06

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B32016500000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
761 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14W/USH 61N-ST over Mississippi River 06 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 14W/USH 61N-ST over Mississippi River 06 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2042. The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesUsh 14W/USH 61N-ST
CrossesMississippi River 06
Location1.3M W JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.81833, -91.27333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length761 ft (232 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2022)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Ush 14W/USH 61N-ST over Mississippi River 06 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 14W/USH 61N-ST over Mississippi River 06 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 14W/USH 61N-ST over Mississippi River 06 carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14W/USH 61N-ST over Mississippi River 06?

The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14W/USH 61N-ST over Mississippi River 06?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.