US Bridges

Cth Bw over IH 90

Good

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B32005100000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Bw over IH 90 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Bw over IH 90 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth Bw
CrossesIH 90
Location1.1M N JCT Cth B
RouteCounty Highway 0BW
Coordinates43.85993, -91.26972
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cth Bw over IH 90 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Cth Bw over IH 90 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Bw over IH 90 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Bw over IH 90?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Bw over IH 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.