US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Lowe Creek

Good

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E JCT Sth 37 to N · Structure no. B18022700000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Lowe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Lowe Creek in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,460 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesLowe Creek
Location2.6M E JCT Sth 37 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.76599, -91.48254
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,550 (2021)
Projected traffic17,460 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Lowe Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Lowe 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 Lowe Creek carry?

About 14,550 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 94 WB over Lowe Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Lowe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.