US Bridges

IH 94 Eb-Stadium I over Lrd 44th ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E JCT Sth 181 to N · Structure no. B40004900050000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 Eb-Stadium I over Lrd 44th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 Eb-Stadium I over Lrd 44th ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 6 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 62,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,480 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 94 Eb-Stadium I
CrossesLrd 44th ST
Location2.6M E JCT Sth 181 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.03286, -87.96867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,900 (2022)
Projected traffic75,480 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 Eb-Stadium I over Lrd 44th ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IH 94 Eb-Stadium I over Lrd 44th ST 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-Stadium I over Lrd 44th ST carry?

About 62,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 Eb-Stadium I over Lrd 44th ST?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 Eb-Stadium I over Lrd 44th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.