US Bridges

IH 94 over Tank Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 3.0 Miles E. of Sth 95 · Structure no. B27016700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 over Tank Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 94 over Tank Creek 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 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 24,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,880 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 94
CrossesTank Creek
Location3.0 Miles E. of Sth 95
RouteInterstate 94
CountyJackson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.35806, -90.95722
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2022)
Projected traffic29,880 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 over Tank Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 94 over Tank Creek 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 over Tank Creek carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 94 over Tank Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 94 over Tank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.