US Bridges

Sth 121 over IH 94

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 2.7M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. B27004600000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 121 over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 121 over IH 94 in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2039. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSth 121
CrossesIH 94
Location2.7M E JCT Cth G
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates44.45913, -91.09342
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 121 over IH 94 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sth 121 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 121 over IH 94 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 121 over IH 94?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 121 over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.