US Bridges

Sth 78 SB over IH 90/94

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 3.0M S JCT Sth 33 to E · Structure no. B11010100000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 78 SB over IH 90/94 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 78 SB over IH 90/94 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2041. The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 78 SB
CrossesIH 90/94
Location3.0M S JCT Sth 33 to E
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates43.4887, -89.49316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 78 SB over IH 90/94 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 78 SB over IH 90/94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 78 SB over IH 90/94 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 78 SB over IH 90/94?

The structure is 345 ft (105.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 78 SB over IH 90/94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.