US Bridges

IH 794-LAKE Freewa over Dock RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.4 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B4004000S5B0000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794-LAKE Freewa over Dock RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794-LAKE Freewa over Dock RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,866 by 2043. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 794-LAKE Freewa
CrossesDock RR
Location2.4 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteInterstate 794
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01914, -87.89738
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 11 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2022)
Projected traffic25,866 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794-LAKE Freewa over Dock RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH 794-LAKE Freewa over Dock RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 794-LAKE Freewa over Dock RR carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 794-LAKE Freewa over Dock RR?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794-LAKE Freewa over Dock RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.