IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over Land
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.2 MI W JCT Carferry DR · Structure no. B400400006B0000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 Wb-Lake Int 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 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,995 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 794 Wb-Lake Int 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 Int 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 794 Wb-Lake Int over Land carry?
About 21,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over Land?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns IH 794 Wb-Lake Int over Land?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.