US Bridges

IH 90 over Lemonweir Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 11.4M E JCT Sth 16 to E · Structure no. B41012200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 over Lemonweir Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 90 over Lemonweir 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 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,480 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 90
CrossesLemonweir Creek
Location11.4M E JCT Sth 16 to E
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.95036, -90.54262
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2022)
Projected traffic21,480 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Lemonweir Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 90 over Lemonweir 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 over Lemonweir Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 over Lemonweir Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 90 over Lemonweir Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.