US Bridges

IH 90 EB over Fish Creek

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 4.2M E JCT Sth 162 to N · Structure no. B32006300000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 EB over Fish Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 90 EB over Fish Creek in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,690 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 90 EB
CrossesFish Creek
Location4.2M E JCT Sth 162 to N
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.89744, -90.92357
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,150 (2021)
Projected traffic15,690 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 90 EB over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 90 EB over Fish Creek 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 EB over Fish Creek carry?

About 12,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 EB over Fish Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 EB over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.