US Bridges

Sth 16 EB over Lrd 12th Ave

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · At 12th Avenue · Structure no. B32021300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 EB over Lrd 12th Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 EB over Lrd 12th Ave in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 18,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,700 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 16 EB
CrossesLrd 12th Ave
LocationAt 12th Avenue
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.86226, -91.20432
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2021)
Projected traffic50,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 16 EB over Lrd 12th Ave built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 16 EB over Lrd 12th Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 16 EB over Lrd 12th Ave carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 16 EB over Lrd 12th Ave?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 EB over Lrd 12th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.