IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd
PoorMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT Ush 41 to N · Structure no. B40004700000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 94 Wb-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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 79,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,285 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 94 Wb-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 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does IH 94 Wb-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 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd?
The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd Mitchell Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.