US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Lrd Sprecher Rd.

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.7M W JCT Cth N · Structure no. B13049900000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Lrd Sprecher Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Lrd Sprecher Rd. in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 23,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,300 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesLrd Sprecher Rd.
Location3.7M W JCT Cth N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.10368, -89.26651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2022)
Projected traffic28,300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 WB over Lrd Sprecher Rd. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Lrd Sprecher Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Lrd Sprecher Rd. carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 94 WB over Lrd Sprecher Rd.?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Lrd Sprecher Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.