US Bridges

IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Sth 13 NB

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 2.8MI. W of Sth 23 to E · Structure no. B56004000000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Sth 13 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Sth 13 NB in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 21,450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,740 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB
CrossesSth 13 NB
Location2.8MI. W of Sth 23 to E
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.62408, -89.8038
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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,450 (2022)
Projected traffic25,740 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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-Ih 94 WB over Sth 13 NB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Sth 13 NB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Sth 13 NB carry?

About 21,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Sth 13 NB?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 90 Wb-Ih 94 WB over Sth 13 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.