US Bridges

IH 90 WB over Round Lake

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 2.6M W JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B32004700000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
564 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 WB over Round Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 90 WB over Round Lake in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,722 by 2042. The structure is 564 ft (171.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 90 WB
CrossesRound Lake
Location2.6M W JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.85941, -91.28258
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length564 ft (171.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2021)
Projected traffic21,722 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 90 WB over Round Lake built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is IH 90 WB over Round Lake 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 Round Lake carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 WB over Round Lake?

The structure is 564 ft (171.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 WB over Round Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.