IH 94 EB over Chippewa River 04
FairEau Claire County, Wisconsin · 5.4M E JCT Cth Ee to N · Structure no. B18002300000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 946 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 94 EB over Chippewa River 04 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 EB over Chippewa River 04 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 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 5 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 13,850 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,620 by 2041. The structure is 946 ft (288.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 94 EB over Chippewa River 04 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is IH 94 EB over Chippewa River 04 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does IH 94 EB over Chippewa River 04 carry?
About 13,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is IH 94 EB over Chippewa River 04?
The structure is 946 ft (288.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns IH 94 EB over Chippewa River 04?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.