STH 33
Carrying STH 33 over PAMMEL CREEK
3.5M E JCT STH 35, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STH 33
The STH 33 bridge in La Crosse, Wisconsin carries STH 33 over PAMMEL CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STH 33 compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 2014
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B32007100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 33 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare STH 33 against other structures in La Crosse and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STH 33?
STH 33 in La Crosse, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STH 33 inspected?
STH 33's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 33 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STH 33?
STH 33 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STH 33?
STH 33 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STH 33 and does age affect safety?
STH 33 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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