US Bridges

Lrd Hammer RD over LA Crosse River

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT Sth 16 · Structure no. B41024700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Hammer RD over LA Crosse River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Hammer RD over LA Crosse River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Hammer RD
CrossesLA Crosse River
Location0.3M S JCT Sth 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.92988, -90.86062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2022)
Projected traffic458 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hammer RD over LA Crosse River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Hammer RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Hammer RD over LA Crosse River carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Hammer RD over LA Crosse River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Hammer RD over LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.