US Bridges

IH 94 EB over Nemahbin Lake

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 2.3M E JCT Sth 67 to N · Structure no. B67006900000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,269 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
29,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 EB over Nemahbin Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 EB over Nemahbin Lake in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 29,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,520 by 2042. The structure is 1,269 ft (386.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 EB
CrossesNemahbin Lake
Location2.3M E JCT Sth 67 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.05859, -88.43334
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,269 ft (386.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2022)
Projected traffic35,520 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 EB over Nemahbin Lake built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IH 94 EB over Nemahbin Lake 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 EB over Nemahbin Lake carry?

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 EB over Nemahbin Lake?

The structure is 1,269 ft (386.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 EB over Nemahbin Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.