US Bridges

IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Wisconsin River 11

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 2.9M W JCT Cth Cs to N · Structure no. B11002300000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,690 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
28,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Wisconsin River 11 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Wisconsin River 11 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,080 by 2042. The structure is 1,690 ft (515.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesIH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB
CrossesWisconsin River 11
Location2.9M W JCT Cth Cs to N
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.44542, -89.49169
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,690 ft (515.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,400 (2022)
Projected traffic34,080 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Wisconsin River 11 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Wisconsin River 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Wisconsin River 11 carry?

About 28,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Wisconsin River 11?

The structure is 1,690 ft (515.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Wisconsin River 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.