Sth 27 over LA Crosse River
FairMonroe County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT IH 90 to W · Structure no. B41001200000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 27 over LA Crosse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over LA Crosse River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 72 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 27 over LA Crosse River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Sth 27 over LA Crosse River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 27 over LA Crosse River carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 27 over LA Crosse River?
The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 27 over LA Crosse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.