US Bridges

Sth 54 EB over IH 94

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Ush 12 to E · Structure no. B27004500000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 EB over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54 EB over IH 94 in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 54 EB
CrossesIH 94
Location1.0M E JCT Ush 12 to E
RouteState Highway 54
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.29577, -90.82319
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sth 54 EB over IH 94 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Sth 54 EB over IH 94 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 Sth 54 EB over IH 94 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 EB over IH 94?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 EB over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.