US Bridges

IH Ramp Lincoln M over Lrd Chicago ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.4 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B400400005B0000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Lincoln M over Lrd Chicago ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH Ramp Lincoln M over Lrd Chicago ST 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,866 by 2043. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Lincoln M
CrossesLrd Chicago ST
Location1.4 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03334, -87.90071
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic25,866 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Lincoln M over Lrd Chicago ST built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Lincoln M over Lrd Chicago ST 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 Ramp Lincoln M over Lrd Chicago ST carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Lincoln M over Lrd Chicago ST?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Lincoln M over Lrd Chicago ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.