Sth 157 EB over IH 90
FairLa Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Sth 35 to N · Structure no. B32005500000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 157 EB over IH 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 157 EB over IH 90 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,660 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 157 EB over IH 90 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Sth 157 EB over IH 90 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 Sth 157 EB over IH 90 carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 157 EB over IH 90?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 157 EB over IH 90?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.