US Bridges

IH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB over Lrd Oak ST

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.4M W JCT Sth 157 to W · Structure no. B32004000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB over Lrd Oak ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB over Lrd Oak ST in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 20,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,722 by 2042. The structure is 369 ft (112.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB
CrossesLrd Oak ST
Location1.4M W JCT Sth 157 to W
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.86333, -91.235
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,750 (2021)
Projected traffic21,722 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB over Lrd Oak ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB over Lrd Oak ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB over Lrd Oak ST carry?

About 20,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB over Lrd Oak ST?

The structure is 369 ft (112.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 Wb-Ush 53 SB over Lrd Oak ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.