US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dane County, Wisconsin · 2.7M W JCT Sth 73 to N · Structure no. B13084300000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Drainage Ditch in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,440 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.7M W JCT Sth 73 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.10875, -89.13458
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,200 (2022)
Projected traffic25,440 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 WB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 21,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.