US Bridges

Sth 21 over LA Crosse River

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B41019700000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 21 over LA Crosse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 21 over LA Crosse River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,800 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 21
CrossesLA Crosse River
Location0.3M E JCT Cth Q
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates43.96797, -90.776
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 21 over LA Crosse River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 21 over LA Crosse River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 21 over LA Crosse River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 21 over LA Crosse River?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 21 over LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.