IH 94 WB over S Fk Buffalo River
FairJackson County, Wisconsin · 7.3M W JCT Sth 121 to E · Structure no. B27003600000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 94 WB over S Fk Buffalo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over S Fk Buffalo River in Jackson 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 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 12,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,820 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 94 WB over S Fk Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 94 WB over S Fk Buffalo River 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 2023.
How much traffic does IH 94 WB over S Fk Buffalo River carry?
About 12,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is IH 94 WB over S Fk Buffalo River?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 94 WB over S Fk Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.