US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Lrd Gaston Road

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.6 W JCT Cth N · Structure no. B13050100000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Lrd Gaston Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Lrd Gaston Road in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,320 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesLrd Gaston Road
Location2.6 W JCT Cth N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.10536, -89.24507
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 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 traffic28,320 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 WB over Lrd Gaston Road built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Lrd Gaston Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Lrd Gaston Road carry?

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

How long is IH 94 WB over Lrd Gaston Road?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Lrd Gaston Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.