US Bridges

IH 90 EB Rest Area over French Slough

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E Minn State Line · Structure no. B32007500000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 EB Rest Area over French Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 90 EB Rest Area over French Slough in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 90 EB Rest Area
CrossesFrench Slough
Location1.0M E Minn State Line
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.85973, -91.27289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rest Area over French Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 90 EB Rest Area over French Slough 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 Rest Area over French Slough carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 90 EB Rest Area over French Slough?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 EB Rest Area over French Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.