US Bridges

IH 90 over Council Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 131 (d) · Structure no. B41012400000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 over Council Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 90 over Council 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,560 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 90
CrossesCouncil Creek
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 131 (d)
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.96203, -90.49477
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2021)
Projected traffic19,560 by 2041
Trucks17%
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 Council Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 90 over Council 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 Council Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 over Council Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns IH 90 over Council Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.