US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Cth O

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 7.4M W JCT Cth E to N · Structure no. B27006000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Cth O is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Cth O in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, 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 11,350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,620 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesCth O
Location7.4M W JCT Cth E to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.19295, -90.63941
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,350 (2021)
Projected traffic13,620 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Cth O built?

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

What condition is IH 94 WB over Cth O 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 Cth O carry?

About 11,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Cth O?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Cth O?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.