US Bridges

IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd N 32nd ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Ush 41 to S · Structure no. B40003300000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd N 32nd ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd N 32nd ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 69 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 5 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 168,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,490 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 94-E-W Freeway
CrossesLrd N 32nd ST
Location1.0M E JCT Ush 41 to S
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03203, -87.9543
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168,000 (2022)
Projected traffic208,490 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$849,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd N 32nd ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd N 32nd ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd N 32nd ST carry?

About 168,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd N 32nd ST?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd N 32nd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.