US Bridges

IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd Hawley RD

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.6 MI E JCT Sth 181 · Structure no. B40008100000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
161,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd Hawley RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd Hawley RD in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 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 161,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,640 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 94-E-W Freeway
CrossesLrd Hawley RD
Location1.6 MI E JCT Sth 181
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03032, -87.98686
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161,000 (2022)
Projected traffic175,640 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd Hawley RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd Hawley RD 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-E-W Freeway over Lrd Hawley RD carry?

About 161,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd Hawley RD?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94-E-W Freeway over Lrd Hawley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.