US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 94 WB - over Land

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT IH 94 to W · Structure no. B40004000040000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 94 WB - over Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 94 WB - over Land 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 94 WB -
CrossesLand
Location0.2M S JCT IH 94 to W
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.03259, -87.97031
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 94 WB - over Land built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp IH 94 WB - over Land 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 94 WB - over Land carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 94 WB - over Land?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 94 WB - over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.