US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Johnson Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 5.4M W JCT Cth F to N · Structure no. B28019000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Johnson Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 94 WB over Johnson Creek in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,680 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location5.4M W JCT Cth F to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.08573, -88.69131
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2022)
Projected traffic25,680 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 WB over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Johnson Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Johnson Creek carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.