US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 94 Wb-W over Lrd Mineral ST Connector

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.28 MI N Sth 59 · Structure no. B40028600210000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 94 Wb-W over Lrd Mineral ST Connector is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 94 Wb-W over Lrd Mineral ST Connector in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 56 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,003 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 94 Wb-W
CrossesLrd Mineral ST Connector
Location0.28 MI N Sth 59
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates43.02069, -87.91857
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic71,003 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Wb-W over Lrd Mineral ST Connector built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 94 Wb-W over Lrd Mineral ST Connector 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 94 Wb-W over Lrd Mineral ST Connector carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 94 Wb-W over Lrd Mineral ST Connector?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 94 Wb-W over Lrd Mineral ST Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.