US Bridges

IH 90 EB over Sth 16

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Sth 157 to W · Structure no. B32005300000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 EB over Sth 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 90 EB over Sth 16 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 18,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,935 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIH 90 EB
CrossesSth 16
Location1.5M E JCT Sth 157 to W
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.87651, -91.18496
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,450 (2021)
Projected traffic15,935 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB over Sth 16 built?

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

What condition is IH 90 EB over Sth 16 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 90 EB over Sth 16 carry?

About 18,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 EB over Sth 16?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 EB over Sth 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.