US Bridges

IH 94 EB over Cnw RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 7.1M E JCT Sth 89 to N · Structure no. B28001800000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 EB over Cnw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 EB over Cnw RR in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,450 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 EB
CrossesCnw RR
Location7.1M E JCT Sth 89 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.08596, -88.77273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2022)
Projected traffic18,450 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is IH 94 EB over Cnw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 EB over Cnw RR carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 EB over Cnw RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 EB over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.