US Bridges

Cth E over IH 94

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth F · Structure no. B28004900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth E over IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth E over IH 94 in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, 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 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 5,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth E
CrossesIH 94
Location1.2M N JCT Cth F
RouteCounty Highway 0E
CountyJefferson County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.08478, -88.61321
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,040 (2022)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cth E over IH 94 built?

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

What condition is Cth E 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cth E over IH 94 carry?

About 5,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cth E over IH 94?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth E over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.