US Bridges

Sth 89 over IH 94

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth V · Structure no. B28004000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 89 over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 89 over IH 94 in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 5 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 89
CrossesIH 94
Location0.2M N JCT Cth V
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates43.09284, -88.90879
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 89 over IH 94 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sth 89 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 89 over IH 94 carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sth 89 over IH 94?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 89 over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.