US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Cth J

Fair

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 6.9M W JCT Cth Hh to N · Structure no. B18005200000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Cth J is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 94 WB over Cth J in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, 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 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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesCth J
Location6.9M W JCT Cth Hh to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.72973, -91.36377
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2021)
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 WB over Cth J built?

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

What condition is IH 94 WB 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 August 2023.

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

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Cth J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.