US Bridges

IH 94 Wb-Ush 12 WB over Quixote Ave-St Croix Riv

Fair

St. Croix County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Sth 35 to N · Structure no. B55006100000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,380 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
41,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 Wb-Ush 12 WB over Quixote Ave-St Croix Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 Wb-Ush 12 WB over Quixote Ave-St Croix Riv in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 52 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 41,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,040 by 2041. The structure is 2,380 ft (725.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 Wb-Ush 12 WB
CrossesQuixote Ave-St Croix Riv
Location0.5M W JCT Sth 35 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.9629, -92.75825
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,380 ft (725.5 m)
Longest span390 ft (118.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,700 (2021)
Projected traffic50,040 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 Wb-Ush 12 WB over Quixote Ave-St Croix Riv built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is IH 94 Wb-Ush 12 WB over Quixote Ave-St Croix Riv 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-Ush 12 WB over Quixote Ave-St Croix Riv carry?

About 41,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 Wb-Ush 12 WB over Quixote Ave-St Croix Riv?

The structure is 2,380 ft (725.5 m) long with a longest span of 390 ft (118.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 Wb-Ush 12 WB over Quixote Ave-St Croix Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.