US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Red Cedar River

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 2.2M W JCT Cth B to N · Structure no. B17020800000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
466 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Red Cedar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Red Cedar River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2041. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesRed Cedar River
Location2.2M W JCT Cth B to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.90805, -91.89645
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Red Cedar River 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Red Cedar River carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.