IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land
GoodMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.0 MI N JCT Carferry DR · Structure no. B4004000N4A0000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 495 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,593 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 2023.
How much traffic does IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns IH 794 Wb-Lake Fre over Land?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.