US Bridges

IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek

Poor

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 8.9M E JCT Cth Q to N · Structure no. B17005100000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 94
CrossesE Br Wilson Creek
Location8.9M E JCT Cth Q to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.90741, -91.94261
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2023)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$211,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 94 over E Br Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.