US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 94 Eb/ over Lrd W Becher ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI S JCT Lapham Blvd · Structure no. B40017400000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
811 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 94 Eb/ over Lrd W Becher ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 94 Eb/ over Lrd W Becher ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,120 by 2042. The structure is 811 ft (247.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp IH 94 Eb/
CrossesLrd W Becher ST
Location0.4 MI S JCT Lapham Blvd
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.00842, -87.91649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length811 ft (247.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2021)
Projected traffic80,120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp IH 94 Eb/ over Lrd W Becher ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 94 Eb/ over Lrd W Becher 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 Ramp IH 94 Eb/ over Lrd W Becher ST carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 94 Eb/ over Lrd W Becher ST?

The structure is 811 ft (247.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 94 Eb/ over Lrd W Becher ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.