US Bridges

IH Ramp Carferry over Lrd E Lincoln Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2 MI N JCT Carferry DR · Structure no. B4004000S240000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Carferry over Lrd E Lincoln Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Carferry over Lrd E Lincoln Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,995 by 2042. The structure is 436 ft (132.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Carferry
CrossesLrd E Lincoln Ave
Location0.2 MI N JCT Carferry DR
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.00385, -87.89158
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length436 ft (132.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,995 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Carferry over Lrd E Lincoln Ave built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IH Ramp Carferry over Lrd E Lincoln Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Carferry over Lrd E Lincoln Ave carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Carferry over Lrd E Lincoln Ave?

The structure is 436 ft (132.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Carferry over Lrd E Lincoln Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.