US Bridges

IH 794 EB over Land

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0 MI E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B400400003B0000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 EB over Land is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 794 EB over Land in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, 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 20,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,965 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 794 EB
CrossesLand
Location1.0 MI E JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03545, -87.90508
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,050 (2023)
Projected traffic39,965 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794 EB over Land built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 794 EB over Land 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 EB over Land carry?

About 20,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 794 EB over Land?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 EB over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.