US Bridges

IH Ramp Sth 59 Eb- over Land

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.18 MI E JCT 9th & Miner · Structure no. B40028600260000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Sth 59 Eb- over Land is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Sth 59 Eb- over Land in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,246 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Sth 59 Eb-
CrossesLand
Location0.18 MI E JCT 9th & Miner
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.02052, -87.9191
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic87,246 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Sth 59 Eb- over Land built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH Ramp Sth 59 Eb- over Land in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Sth 59 Eb- over Land carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Sth 59 Eb- over Land?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Sth 59 Eb- over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.