US Bridges

Lrd Water ST over LA Crosse River

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B41014600000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Water ST over LA Crosse River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Water ST over LA Crosse River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,600 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Water ST
CrossesLA Crosse River
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.939, -90.8107
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Water ST over LA Crosse River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Water ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Water ST over LA Crosse River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Water ST over LA Crosse River?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Water ST over LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.