US Bridges

IH WB IH 94 over Lrd Watertown ST

Good

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 26 · Structure no. B28011200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH WB IH 94 over Lrd Watertown ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH WB IH 94 over Lrd Watertown ST in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,340 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH WB IH 94
CrossesLrd Watertown ST
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 26
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.08656, -88.76684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic53,340 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB IH 94 over Lrd Watertown ST built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH WB IH 94 over Lrd Watertown ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH WB IH 94 over Lrd Watertown ST carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH WB IH 94 over Lrd Watertown ST?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH WB IH 94 over Lrd Watertown ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.