US Bridges

IH Ramp Broadway over Land

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B400400008C0000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Broadway over Land is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH Ramp Broadway 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Broadway
CrossesLand
Location1.1 MI E JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03533, -87.90521
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Broadway over Land built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Broadway 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 Broadway over Land carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp Broadway over Land?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Broadway over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.