US Bridges

IH 90 EB over Lrd Theater RD

Fair

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT I90/STH157 · Structure no. B32018900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 EB over Lrd Theater RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 90 EB over Lrd Theater RD in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 18,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,157 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 90 EB
CrossesLrd Theater RD
Location0.6M E JCT I90/STH157
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.87681, -91.19692
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,450 (2021)
Projected traffic21,157 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 90 EB over Lrd Theater RD built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 90 EB over Lrd Theater RD 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 over Lrd Theater RD carry?

About 18,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 EB over Lrd Theater RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 EB over Lrd Theater RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.