US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 10.0M W JCT Cth O to S · Structure no. B27004400000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Union Pacific RR in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,900 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location10.0M W JCT Cth O to S
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.27559, -90.79819
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2021)
Projected traffic15,900 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Union Pacific RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.