CTH OT
Carrying CTH OT over SAND LAKE CREEK
0.2M N JCT CTH ZN, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CTH OT
The CTH OT bridge in La Crosse, Wisconsin carries CTH OT over SAND LAKE CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.9 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,876 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 CTH OT 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1987
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.5 m (61 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,876 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B32010400000000
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 CTH OT 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 CTH OT 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 CTH OT?
CTH OT in La Crosse, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CTH OT inspected?
CTH OT'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 3,876 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CTH OT 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 CTH OT?
CTH OT has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CTH OT?
CTH OT is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CTH OT and does age affect safety?
CTH OT was built in 1987, making it 39 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.
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