US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd E Lincoln Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N JCT Carferry DR · Structure no. B4004000S230000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd E Lincoln Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd E Lincoln Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 48 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,995 by 2043. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp IH 794 EB
CrossesLrd E Lincoln Ave
Location0.2 MI N JCT Carferry DR
RouteInterstate 794
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0049, -87.89224
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,995 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd E Lincoln Ave built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd E Lincoln Ave 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 EB over Lrd E Lincoln Ave carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd E Lincoln Ave?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd E Lincoln Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.