US Bridges

Sth 16 over IH 90

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Sth 71 (e) · Structure no. B41009100000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16 over IH 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16 over IH 90 in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 16
CrossesIH 90
Location1.1M E JCT Sth 71 (e)
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.94174, -90.76484
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic3,530 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sth 16 over IH 90 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Sth 16 over IH 90 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 Sth 16 over IH 90 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16 over IH 90?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16 over IH 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.