US Bridges

IH 94 EB over Cth J

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 4.2M E JCT Ush 53 to N · Structure no. B18005100000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 EB over Cth J is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 94 EB over Cth J in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 94 EB
CrossesCth J
Location4.2M E JCT Ush 53 to N
RouteInterstate 94
CountyEau Claire County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.72969, -91.36442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2024)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over Cth J built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is IH 94 EB over Cth J 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 EB over Cth J carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 EB over Cth J?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 EB over Cth J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.