Sth 16 over LA Crosse River
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Sth 108 · Structure no. B32019800000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 16 over LA Crosse River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 over LA Crosse River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sth 16 over LA Crosse River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 16 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 16 over LA Crosse River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sth 16 over LA Crosse River?
The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 16 over LA Crosse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.