La Crosse West Channel Bridge, Road bridge connecting Barron Island in La Crosse County, United States
The La Crosse West Channel Bridge extends across the Mississippi River with four traffic lanes, connecting Wisconsin to Minnesota through a plate girder structure.
The bridge, constructed in 1940 by Klug and Smith Company along with Minneapolis Bridge Company, features three main spans supported by rivet-connected Warren through truss designs.
The bridge represents a connection point between two states, serving as a critical infrastructure element for communities on both sides of the Mississippi River.
The structure carries approximately 15,100 vehicles daily, accommodating U.S. Routes 14 and 61, while marking the eastern terminus of MN-16 and western terminus of WI-16.
The bridge maintains its original cantilever truss form from the 1940s while functioning as part of a one-way traffic system with newer infrastructure.
Location: La Crosse County
Location: La Crescent
GPS coordinates: 43.81870,-91.27290
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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