US Bridges

Sth 794 SB over Lrd Carferry Drive

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.4 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B40062500000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 794 SB over Lrd Carferry Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 794 SB over Lrd Carferry Drive in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,990 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 794 SB
CrossesLrd Carferry Drive
Location3.4 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteState Highway 794
Coordinates43.0023, -87.89332
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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,250 (2021)
Projected traffic29,990 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Lrd Carferry Drive built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 794 SB over Lrd Carferry Drive 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 SB over Lrd Carferry Drive carry?

About 21,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 794 SB over Lrd Carferry Drive?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 794 SB over Lrd Carferry Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.