US Bridges

IH 94 WB (e-W Free over Lrd N 46th Street (yount

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth 175 to N · Structure no. B40003700000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 WB (e-W Free over Lrd N 46th Street (yount is a concrete continuous frame carrying IH 94 WB (e-W Free over Lrd N 46th Street (yount in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,005 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 94 WB (e-W Free
CrossesLrd N 46th Street (yount
Location0.3M W JCT Sth 175 to N
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03275, -87.97375
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2022)
Projected traffic100,005 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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$378,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 WB (e-W Free over Lrd N 46th Street (yount built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 WB (e-W Free over Lrd N 46th Street (yount 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94 WB (e-W Free over Lrd N 46th Street (yount carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 WB (e-W Free over Lrd N 46th Street (yount?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 WB (e-W Free over Lrd N 46th Street (yount?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.