US Bridges

IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd 44th St/ Cp Railway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.4M W JCT IH 43 to N · Structure no. B40005000000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
81,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd 44th St/ Cp Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd 44th St/ Cp Railway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 81,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,600 by 2042. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesIH 94 Wb-E-W Freew
CrossesLrd 44th St/ Cp Railway
Location2.4M W JCT IH 43 to N
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.03346, -87.96703
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 2023
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,200 (2022)
Projected traffic85,600 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd 44th St/ Cp Railway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd 44th St/ Cp Railway 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd 44th St/ Cp Railway carry?

About 81,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd 44th St/ Cp Railway?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd 44th St/ Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.