La Crosse County Bridge Report Card
La Crosse County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
La Crosse County, Wisconsin
La Crosse County has 249 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.8% is at or below the 6.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,661 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives La Crosse County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 249 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,661 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.8% | 9.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.2% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.2% | 2.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,419,083 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,661 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in La Crosse County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lrd Muenzenberger over Br Coon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1941 |
| IH 90 WB over Cth M | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,200 | 1968 |
| Cth W over Johnson Coulee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,530 | 1952 |
| Cth T over Fleming Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 520 | 1978 |
| Cth H over Coon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 295 | 1978 |
| Cth M over Fleming Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 270 | 1939 |
| Cth II over Bostwick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1976 |
| Lrd Mohican RD (de over Br Sand Lake Coulee Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1979 |
| Lrd Muenzenberger over Coon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1947 |
| Cth G over Coon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 87 | 1939 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.