US Bridges

Sth 27 over Little Lacrosse R

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. B41025800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 27 over Little Lacrosse R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 27 over Little Lacrosse R in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,320 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSth 27
CrossesLittle Lacrosse R
Location1.7M N JCT Cth J
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates43.90167, -90.82833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Little Lacrosse R built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 27 over Little Lacrosse R 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 27 over Little Lacrosse R carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 27 over Little Lacrosse R?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 27 over Little Lacrosse R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.