US Bridges

Lrd S Pettibone DR over Pettibone Slough

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. P32070300000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,071
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Pettibone DR over Pettibone Slough is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lrd S Pettibone DR over Pettibone Slough in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 94 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 1,071 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,171 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd S Pettibone DR
CrossesPettibone Slough
Location0.2M E JCT Ush 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.8135, -91.26286
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2024)
Projected traffic1,171 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lrd S Pettibone DR over Pettibone Slough built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Lrd S Pettibone DR over Pettibone Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S Pettibone DR over Pettibone Slough carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd S Pettibone DR over Pettibone Slough?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S Pettibone DR over Pettibone Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.