US Bridges

IH 94 EB over Lemonweir Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Ush 12 to E · Structure no. B41005700000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,050
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 EB over Lemonweir Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 EB over Lemonweir Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 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 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 13,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,660 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 EB
CrossesLemonweir Creek
Location2.3M E JCT Ush 12 to E
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.99944, -90.47481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,050 (2021)
Projected traffic15,660 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 EB over Lemonweir Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is IH 94 EB over Lemonweir 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 EB over Lemonweir Creek carry?

About 13,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 EB over Lemonweir Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 EB over Lemonweir Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.