US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Rock River

Fair

Jefferson County, Wisconsin · 2.0M W JCT Sth 26 to N · Structure no. B28058500000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Rock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Rock River in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 87 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 WB
CrossesRock River
Location2.0M W JCT Sth 26 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.0862, -88.79719
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
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 WB over Rock River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is IH 94 WB 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 WB over Rock River carry?

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

How long is IH 94 WB 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 WB over Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.