FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 33 - STATE ST

Carrying STH 33 - STATE ST over BN RR

1.4M E JCT STH 35, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 33 - STATE ST

The STH 33 - STATE ST bridge in La Crosse, Wisconsin carries STH 33 - STATE ST over BN RR. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 55.5 meters (182 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STH 33 - STATE ST compares

▲ 4.0
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Wisconsin bridges
250
Bridges in La Crosse · 14 in Poor condition
STH 33 - STATE ST 37.3 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
55.5 m (182 ft)
Deck Width
20.7 m (68 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B32008300000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 33 - STATE ST 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 - STATE ST 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 - STATE ST?

STH 33 - STATE ST in La Crosse, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 33 - STATE ST inspected?

STH 33 - STATE ST'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 12,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 33 - STATE ST 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 - STATE ST?

STH 33 - STATE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 33 - STATE ST?

STH 33 - STATE ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is STH 33 - STATE ST and does age affect safety?

STH 33 - STATE ST was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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