IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd S 70th ST
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W Sth 175 · Structure no. B40008700000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd S 70th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd S 70th ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 62 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,740 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd S 70th ST built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd S 70th 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd S 70th ST carry?
About 80,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd S 70th ST?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns IH 94 Wb-E-W Freew over Lrd S 70th ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.