US Bridges

Lrd Welch Prairie over IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB

FairPosted for load

Juneau County, Wisconsin · 2.1M W JCT Cth Q · Structure no. B29004200000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Welch Prairie over IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Welch Prairie over IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLrd Welch Prairie
CrossesIH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB
Location2.1M W JCT Cth Q
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.86213, -90.1159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lrd Welch Prairie over IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Welch Prairie over IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Welch Prairie over IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Welch Prairie over IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Welch Prairie over IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.