US Bridges

Buckley Court over LA Crosse River

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · Buckley Crt over Lacrosse · Structure no. DAPFORCOY0BR007

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Buckley Court over LA Crosse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckley Court over LA Crosse River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuckley Court
CrossesLA Crosse River
LocationBuckley Crt over Lacrosse
Coordinates44.00845, -90.71669
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckley Court over LA Crosse River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckley Court 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Buckley Court over LA Crosse River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buckley Court over LA Crosse River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley Court over LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the Army.