US Bridges

IH 90 WB over Farmers Valley Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W JCT Sth 16 to E · Structure no. B41008900000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 WB over Farmers Valley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 90 WB over Farmers Valley Creek 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 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 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,580 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 90 WB
CrossesFarmers Valley Creek
Location1.3M W JCT Sth 16 to E
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.93247, -90.78131
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2021)
Projected traffic11,580 by 2041
Trucks17%
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 Farmers Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 90 WB over Farmers Valley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 90 WB over Farmers Valley Creek carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 WB over Farmers Valley Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 WB over Farmers Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.