US Bridges

IH 94 over Battle Creek

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 3.5M W JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B67008300000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 over Battle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 94 over Battle Creek in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,040 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIH 94
CrossesBattle Creek
Location3.5M W JCT Sth 67
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.07049, -88.53958
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2022)
Projected traffic59,040 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 over Battle 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 Battle Creek carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 94 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.