US Bridges

IH 94 Eb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1 M E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40004600000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 Eb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 94 Eb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, 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 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,800 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesIH 94 Eb-E-W Freew
CrossesLrd Mitchell Blvd
Location2.1 M E JCT Sth 181
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.03066, -87.97897
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,000 (2022)
Projected traffic94,800 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 Eb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd built?

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

What condition is IH 94 Eb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd 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 94 Eb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd carry?

About 79,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 Eb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 Eb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.