US Bridges

Sth 794 over Sth 32 (kk Ave)

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.4 MI N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B40061400000000

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 794 over Sth 32 (kk Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 794 over Sth 32 (kk Ave) in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 42,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,990 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 794
CrossesSth 32 (kk Ave)
Location2.4 MI N JCT Cth Y
RouteState Highway 794
Coordinates42.99255, -87.89024
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,600 (2022)
Projected traffic29,990 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 794 over Sth 32 (kk Ave) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Sth 794 over Sth 32 (kk 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 794 over Sth 32 (kk Ave) carry?

About 42,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 794 over Sth 32 (kk Ave)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 794 over Sth 32 (kk Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.