Lrd No 5 RD over Mississippi River Chan
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Ush 14 · Structure no. P32070700000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd No 5 RD over Mississippi River Chan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd No 5 RD over Mississippi River Chan in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 57 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd No 5 RD over Mississippi River Chan built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Lrd No 5 RD over Mississippi River Chan 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 No 5 RD over Mississippi River Chan carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Lrd No 5 RD over Mississippi River Chan?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd No 5 RD over Mississippi River Chan?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.