US Bridges

Sth 794 over Lrd E Russell Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI N JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40061800000000

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 794 over Lrd E Russell Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 794 over Lrd E Russell 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,990 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 794
CrossesLrd E Russell Ave
Location0.3 MI N JCT Sth 32
RouteState Highway 794
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.99745, -87.89267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,990 by 2042
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 Lrd E Russell 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 Lrd E Russell Ave 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 July 2023.

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

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 794 over Lrd E Russell Ave?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 794 over Lrd E Russell Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.