US Bridges

IH 94 EB over IH 90 WB

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT IH 90 to E · Structure no. B13043800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 EB over IH 90 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 EB over IH 90 WB in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2042. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 EB
CrossesIH 90 WB
Location0.4M E JCT IH 90 to E
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.10465, -89.28275
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 EB over IH 90 WB built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 EB over IH 90 WB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 EB over IH 90 WB carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 EB over IH 90 WB?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 EB over IH 90 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.