US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Otter Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Cth Hh to N · Structure no. B18005600000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 94 WB over Otter Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,840 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.5M W JCT Cth Hh to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.64668, -91.30746
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2021)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Otter Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Otter Creek carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Otter Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.