US Bridges

Lrd Shelby ST over Swift Creek

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M S JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. P32071000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Shelby ST over Swift Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Shelby ST over Swift Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesLrd Shelby ST
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.8M S JCT Sth 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.78842, -91.2495
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Shelby ST over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Shelby ST over Swift Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Shelby ST over Swift Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Shelby ST over Swift Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Lrd Shelby ST over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.