IH-794 Wb-Lake Int over IH-794 EB Entrance Ramp
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.3 MI W JCT Carferry DR · Structure no. B400400002D0000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH-794 Wb-Lake Int over IH-794 EB Entrance Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH-794 Wb-Lake Int over IH-794 EB Entrance Ramp in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,995 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH-794 Wb-Lake Int over IH-794 EB Entrance Ramp built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH-794 Wb-Lake Int over IH-794 EB Entrance Ramp 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does IH-794 Wb-Lake Int over IH-794 EB Entrance Ramp carry?
About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IH-794 Wb-Lake Int over IH-794 EB Entrance Ramp?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH-794 Wb-Lake Int over IH-794 EB Entrance Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.