US Bridges

IH 94 WB over S Branch Underwood Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0 MI W JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40087300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over S Branch Underwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over S Branch Underwood Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,400 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesS Branch Underwood Creek
Location1.0 MI W JCT Sth 100
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.03003, -88.06644
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2022)
Projected traffic179,400 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 S Branch Underwood Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over S Branch Underwood Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over S Branch Underwood Creek carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over S Branch Underwood Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over S Branch Underwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.