US Bridges

IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1 MI N JCT Carferry DR · Structure no. B400400006A0000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,593 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 794 Wb-Lake Fre
CrossesLand
Location2.1 MI N JCT Carferry DR
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03123, -87.90006
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 15 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,593 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wb-Lake Fre over Land built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre 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 Wb-Lake Fre over Land carry?

About 21,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.