IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Milwaukee River
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.5 MI W JCT Carferry DR · Structure no. B400400001A0000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Milwaukee River is a steel continuous arch - thru carrying IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,593 by 2043. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Milwaukee River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Milwaukee River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Milwaukee River carry?
About 25,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Milwaukee River?
The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Milwaukee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.