US Bridges

Cth Y/E Layton Ave over Sth 794

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.5 MI E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40052600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Y/E Layton Ave over Sth 794 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Y/E Layton Ave over Sth 794 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Y/E Layton Ave
CrossesSth 794
Location1.5 MI E JCT Sth 38
RouteCounty Highway 0Y
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95893, -87.8829
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth Y/E Layton Ave over Sth 794 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Y/E Layton Ave over Sth 794 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Y/E Layton Ave over Sth 794 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Y/E Layton Ave over Sth 794?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Y/E Layton Ave over Sth 794?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.