IH 794 Wb-E-W Free over IH Ramp IH 794WB-MILW ST
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI E JCT IH-43 · Structure no. B40040001BB0000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 794 Wb-E-W Free over IH Ramp IH 794WB-MILW ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 794 Wb-E-W Free over IH Ramp IH 794WB-MILW ST 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 5 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 26,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,965 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 794 Wb-E-W Free over IH Ramp IH 794WB-MILW ST built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 794 Wb-E-W Free over IH Ramp IH 794WB-MILW ST 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-E-W Free over IH Ramp IH 794WB-MILW ST carry?
About 26,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 794 Wb-E-W Free over IH Ramp IH 794WB-MILW ST?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns IH 794 Wb-E-W Free over IH Ramp IH 794WB-MILW ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.