US Bridges

IH 794 EB - Lake I over Land

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.3 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B400400004B0000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 EB - Lake I over Land is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 794 EB - Lake I 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,965 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 794 EB - Lake I
CrossesLand
Location1.3 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03496, -87.90171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2022)
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 - Lake I over Land built?

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

What condition is IH 794 EB - Lake I over Land in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 794 EB - Lake I over Land carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 794 EB - Lake I over Land?

The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 EB - Lake I over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.