Sth 162 over LA Crosse River
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.5M N JCT IH 90 to E · Structure no. B32028800000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 243 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 162 over LA Crosse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 162 over LA Crosse River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 162 over LA Crosse River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Sth 162 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 162 over LA Crosse River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 162 over LA Crosse River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 162 over LA Crosse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.