US Bridges

IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over IH Ramp Lincoln Memoria

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.3 MI W JCT Carferry DR · Structure no. B400400002E0000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over IH Ramp Lincoln Memoria is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over IH Ramp Lincoln Memoria 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 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 794 Wb-Lake Int
CrossesIH Ramp Lincoln Memoria
Location2.3 MI W JCT Carferry DR
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03417, -87.9001
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,995 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over IH Ramp Lincoln Memoria built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over IH Ramp Lincoln Memoria 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 Ramp Lincoln Memoria 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 Ramp Lincoln Memoria?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over IH Ramp Lincoln Memoria?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.