US Bridges

IH 94 EB over Rock River

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 5.8M E JCT Sth 89 to N · Structure no. B28004700000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 EB over Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 EB over Rock River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 18,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,620 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 EB
CrossesRock River
Location5.8M E JCT Sth 89 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.08584, -88.79815
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,850 (2022)
Projected traffic22,620 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Rock River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is IH 94 EB over Rock River 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94 EB over Rock River carry?

About 18,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 EB over Rock River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 EB over Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.