US Bridges

IH 90/BUOL Road over Br LA Crosse River

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth C to N · Structure no. B32006800000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90/BUOL Road over Br LA Crosse River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 90/BUOL Road over Br LA Crosse River in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 13,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,310 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 90/BUOL Road
CrossesBr LA Crosse River
Location0.8M E JCT Cth C to N
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLa Crosse County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.89131, -91.0623
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,650 (2021)
Projected traffic38,310 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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/BUOL Road over Br LA Crosse River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 90/BUOL Road over Br LA Crosse River 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/BUOL Road over Br LA Crosse River carry?

About 13,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 90/BUOL Road over Br LA Crosse River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 90/BUOL Road over Br LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.