US Bridges

IH 94 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Ush 18 to E · Structure no. B67004700000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 94 over Poplar Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 133,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,600 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 94
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.9M E JCT Ush 18 to E
RouteInterstate 94
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03185, -88.1607
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,000 (2022)
Projected traffic159,600 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 over Poplar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 133,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 94 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.