US Bridges

Lrd Whitnall Ave over Sth 794

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3 M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B40053500000000

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Whitnall Ave over Sth 794 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Whitnall Ave over Sth 794 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 7,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,640 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Whitnall Ave
CrossesSth 794
Location0.3 M N JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96119, -87.88252
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 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 length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,640 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lrd Whitnall Ave over Sth 794 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Lrd Whitnall 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 Lrd Whitnall Ave over Sth 794 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Whitnall Ave over Sth 794?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Whitnall Ave over Sth 794?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.