US Bridges

Ush 14/61-STH 16 over Lrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B32030000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,532 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 14/61-STH 16 over Lrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ush 14/61-STH 16 over Lrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2043. The structure is 2,532 ft (771.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 14/61-STH 16
CrossesLrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss
Location0.1M W JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates43.80883, -91.25433
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,532 ft (771.8 m)
Longest span475 ft (144.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2023)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 14/61-STH 16 over Lrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ush 14/61-STH 16 over Lrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 14/61-STH 16 over Lrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush 14/61-STH 16 over Lrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss?

The structure is 2,532 ft (771.8 m) long with a longest span of 475 ft (144.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 14/61-STH 16 over Lrd Cross & 2nd ST -Miss?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.