IH 90 WB over Sth 162
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 9.4M W JCT Sth 27 to N · Structure no. B32003000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 90 WB over Sth 162 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 90 WB over Sth 162 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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 13,650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,690 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 90 WB over Sth 162 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is IH 90 WB over Sth 162 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 2023.
How much traffic does IH 90 WB over Sth 162 carry?
About 13,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is IH 90 WB over Sth 162?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 90 WB over Sth 162?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.