IH 794 EB - Lake I over Lrd N Van Buren ST / E S
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B400400004A0000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 407 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 794 EB - Lake I over Lrd N Van Buren ST / E S is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 794 EB - Lake I over Lrd N Van Buren ST / E S 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,965 by 2043. The structure is 407 ft (124 m) long and 52 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 794 EB - Lake I over Lrd N Van Buren ST / E S built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 794 EB - Lake I over Lrd N Van Buren ST / E S 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 - Lake I over Lrd N Van Buren ST / E S carry?
About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 794 EB - Lake I over Lrd N Van Buren ST / E S?
The structure is 407 ft (124 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns IH 794 EB - Lake I over Lrd N Van Buren ST / E S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.