US Bridges

IH 94 EB over S Br Underwood Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.07 MI E JCT Cth O/Moorl · Structure no. B40087400000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 EB over S Br Underwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 EB over S Br Underwood Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,400 by 2043. 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 EB
CrossesS Br Underwood Creek
Location2.07 MI E JCT Cth O/Moorl
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.02939, -88.06724
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
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 traffic70,000 (2023)
Projected traffic179,400 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 EB over S Br Underwood Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 EB over S Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 EB over S Br Underwood Creek carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 EB over S Br 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 EB over S Br Underwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.