US Bridges

West F Street over LA Crosse River

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · W. F ST over LA Crosse R. · Structure no. DAPFORCOY0BR009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

West F Street over LA Crosse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West F Street over LA Crosse River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest F Street
CrossesLA Crosse River
LocationW. F ST over LA Crosse R.
Coordinates44.02183, -90.71031
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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 West F Street over LA Crosse River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is West F Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West F Street over LA Crosse River carry?

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

How long is West F Street over LA Crosse River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West F Street over LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the Army.