US Bridges

IH Ramp Lincoln M over IH 794 Ramps to Lincoln

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.3 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B400400005D0000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Lincoln M over IH 794 Ramps to Lincoln is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH Ramp Lincoln M over IH 794 Ramps to Lincoln in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 43,460 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Lincoln M
CrossesIH 794 Ramps to Lincoln
Location1.3 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03494, -87.90035
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic43,460 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Lincoln M over IH 794 Ramps to Lincoln built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp Lincoln M over IH 794 Ramps to Lincoln 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 IH 794 Ramps to Lincoln carry?

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

How long is IH Ramp Lincoln M over IH 794 Ramps to Lincoln?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Lincoln M over IH 794 Ramps to Lincoln?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.