US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Sth 37-STH 85

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 6.0M W JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B18002600000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Sth 37-STH 85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Sth 37-STH 85 in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 13,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,620 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesSth 37-STH 85
Location6.0M W JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.77879, -91.5321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,850 (2021)
Projected traffic16,620 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 WB over Sth 37-STH 85 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Sth 37-STH 85 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 WB over Sth 37-STH 85 carry?

About 13,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Sth 37-STH 85?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Sth 37-STH 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.