US Bridges

IH Ramp Lincoln M over Land

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.3 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B400400005C0000

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

About this bridge

IH Ramp Lincoln M over Land is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH Ramp Lincoln M 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,866 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Lincoln M
CrossesLand
Location1.3 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03431, -87.90064
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 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
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Lincoln M over Land built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Lincoln M 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 Ramp Lincoln M over Land carry?

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

How long is IH Ramp Lincoln M over Land?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Lincoln M over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.