US Bridges

IH NW Ramp IH 94 over Lemonweir River

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · At IH 94 · Structure no. B41024500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH NW Ramp IH 94 over Lemonweir River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH NW Ramp IH 94 over Lemonweir River in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 26,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,320 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH NW Ramp IH 94
CrossesLemonweir River
LocationAt IH 94
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.99972, -90.47481
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,100 (2021)
Projected traffic31,320 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NW Ramp IH 94 over Lemonweir River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH NW Ramp IH 94 over Lemonweir River 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 NW Ramp IH 94 over Lemonweir River carry?

About 26,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH NW Ramp IH 94 over Lemonweir River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH NW Ramp IH 94 over Lemonweir River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.