US Bridges

IH 90 WB over Little LA Crosse River

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.8M W JCT Sth 27 to N · Structure no. B41007700000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 WB over Little LA Crosse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 90 WB over Little LA Crosse River in Monroe 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 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 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,580 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 90 WB
CrossesLittle LA Crosse River
Location1.8M W JCT Sth 27 to N
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.9154, -90.85172
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,150 (2021)
Projected traffic14,580 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 90 WB over Little LA Crosse River built?

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

What condition is IH 90 WB over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 90 WB over Little LA Crosse River carry?

About 12,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 WB over Little LA Crosse River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 WB over Little LA Crosse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.