US Bridges

Sth 794 over Lrd E Oklahoma Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1 MI N JCT Layton Ave. · Structure no. B40061200000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 794 over Lrd E Oklahoma Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 794 over Lrd E Oklahoma Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 32,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,640 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 794
CrossesLrd E Oklahoma Ave
Location2.1 MI N JCT Layton Ave.
RouteState Highway 794
Coordinates42.98807, -87.88782
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,200 (2022)
Projected traffic38,640 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 794 over Lrd E Oklahoma Ave built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 794 over Lrd E Oklahoma 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 794 over Lrd E Oklahoma Ave carry?

About 32,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 794 over Lrd E Oklahoma Ave?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 794 over Lrd E Oklahoma Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.