US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Otter Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 10.3M W JCT Cth Hh to N · Structure no. B18015200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Otter Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesOtter Creek
Location10.3M W JCT Cth Hh to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.76577, -91.40879
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2021)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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 11,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Otter Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.