US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Land

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0 MI E JCT IH-43 · Structure no. B400400007B0000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Land is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Land 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,930 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 794 WB
CrossesLand
Location1.0 MI E JCT IH-43
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03608, -87.90509
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic79,930 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Land built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp IH 794 WB 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 IH 794 WB over Land carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Land?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.