US Bridges

IH 94 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 3.8M E JCT Cth B to N · Structure no. B17006300000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 94 over Muddy Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, 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 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 37,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 444,040 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 94
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location3.8M E JCT Cth B to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.90243, -91.77842
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,900 (2023)
Projected traffic444,040 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 94 over Muddy Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 37,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 94 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.