US Bridges

Sth 35 SB over BNSF RR

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Sth 157 · Structure no. B32022400000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
403 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35 SB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 35 SB over BNSF RR in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,600 by 2042. The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 35 SB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.9M S JCT Sth 157
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates43.87152, -91.23073
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length403 ft (122.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,850 (2021)
Projected traffic27,600 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 35 SB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35 SB over BNSF RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 35 SB over BNSF RR carry?

About 8,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35 SB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 403 ft (122.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35 SB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.