US Bridges

Sth 27 over Br Little LA Crosse Ri

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 3.8M N JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. B41012600000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Br Little LA Crosse Ri is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 27 over Br Little LA Crosse Ri in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesBr Little LA Crosse Ri
Location3.8M N JCT Sth 33
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates43.79062, -90.79259
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 27 over Br Little LA Crosse Ri built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Br Little LA Crosse Ri 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Br Little LA Crosse Ri carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 27 over Br Little LA Crosse Ri?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 27 over Br Little LA Crosse Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.