US Bridges

IH Ramp SW IH 894 over IH 94

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6 MI N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40085500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
1,326 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp SW IH 894 over IH 94 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH Ramp SW IH 894 over IH 94 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 24,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,520 by 2042. The structure is 1,326 ft (404.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp SW IH 894
CrossesIH 94
Location0.6 MI N JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 894
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02477, -88.03557
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,326 ft (404.3 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,600 (2022)
Projected traffic29,520 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH Ramp SW IH 894 over IH 94 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp SW IH 894 over IH 94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH Ramp SW IH 894 over IH 94 carry?

About 24,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp SW IH 894 over IH 94?

The structure is 1,326 ft (404.3 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp SW IH 894 over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.