IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Burnham Canal
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT IH 794 · Structure no. B40028527F10000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 597 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Burnham Canal is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Burnham Canal in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 78,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,445 by 2043. The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Burnham Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Burnham Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Burnham Canal carry?
About 78,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Burnham Canal?
The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (68 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Burnham Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.