IH 90 WB over Sth 16
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 6.1M W JCT Cth C to N · Structure no. B32005400000000
- 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 WB over Sth 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 90 WB 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 30,880 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 55 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 90 WB over Sth 16 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 90 WB 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 WB over Sth 16 carry?
About 18,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is IH 90 WB over Sth 16?
The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns IH 90 WB over Sth 16?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.