US Bridges

IH 94 WB over Buffalo River

Good

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.9M W JCT Ush 10 to E · Structure no. B61021800000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 WB over Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 13,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,740 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 WB
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.9M W JCT Ush 10 to E
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.58808, -91.21139
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.
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 above top of footing
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2024)
Projected traffic16,740 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 WB over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB over Buffalo 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 94 WB over Buffalo River carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is IH 94 WB over Buffalo River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.