US Bridges

IH Ramp Sth 175 NB over IH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.3 MI E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40003900000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Sth 175 NB over IH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Sth 175 NB over IH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Sth 175 NB
CrossesIH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch
Location2.3 MI E JCT Sth 181
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.0325, -87.97101
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 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Sth 175 NB over IH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH Ramp Sth 175 NB over IH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch 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 Ramp Sth 175 NB over IH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Sth 175 NB over IH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Sth 175 NB over IH 94 Eb-Stadium Intrch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.