US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Lrd Missouri RD

Poor

Dane County, Wisconsin · 8.1M W JCT Sth 89 to N · Structure no. B13016300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Lrd Missouri RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 94 WB over Lrd Missouri RD in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,980 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesLrd Missouri RD
Location8.1M W JCT Sth 89 to N
RouteInterstate 94
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10969, -89.06137
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,150 (2022)
Projected traffic22,980 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$688,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 WB over Lrd Missouri RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Lrd Missouri RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Lrd Missouri RD carry?

About 19,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Lrd Missouri RD?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Lrd Missouri RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.