US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Eau Galle River

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 2.7M W JCT Sth 128 to N · Structure no. B55001600000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Eau Galle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Eau Galle River in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,370 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesEau Galle River
Location2.7M W JCT Sth 128 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.93405, -92.24879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2022)
Projected traffic22,370 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Eau Galle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB over Eau Galle River carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB over Eau Galle River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.