US Bridges

Cth I over Br Bostwick Creek

FairPosted for load

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. P32006400000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth I over Br Bostwick Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth I over Br Bostwick Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 492 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCth I
CrossesBr Bostwick Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth M
RouteCounty Highway 0I
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.82683, -91.06052
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2022)
Projected traffic492 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth I over Br Bostwick Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth I over Br Bostwick Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cth I over Br Bostwick Creek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth I over Br Bostwick Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth I over Br Bostwick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.