US Bridges

IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Br Rowan Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 3.0M W JCT Sth 60 to E · Structure no. B11004400000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Br Rowan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Br Rowan Creek in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 6 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 29,350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,220 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB
CrossesBr Rowan Creek
Location3.0M W JCT Sth 60 to E
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.37917, -89.46091
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,350 (2021)
Projected traffic35,220 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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 Br Rowan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Br Rowan Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Br Rowan Creek carry?

About 29,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Br Rowan Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Br Rowan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.