US Bridges

Lrd Ward Ave over Pammel Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. P32070800000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Ward Ave over Pammel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Ward Ave over Pammel Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 4,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,920 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Ward Ave
CrossesPammel Creek
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.78336, -91.20881
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ward Ave over Pammel Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Ward Ave over Pammel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Ward Ave over Pammel Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Ward Ave over Pammel Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Ward Ave over Pammel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.