US Bridges

IH 94 EB over Sth 181/ 84th St.

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI E JCT IH 41 · Structure no. B40086400000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 EB over Sth 181/ 84th St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 EB over Sth 181/ 84th St. in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 80,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,000 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesIH 94 EB
CrossesSth 181/ 84th St.
Location0.9 MI E JCT IH 41
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates43.02735, -88.01756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2022)
Projected traffic96,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 94 EB over Sth 181/ 84th St. built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94 EB over Sth 181/ 84th St. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94 EB over Sth 181/ 84th St. carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 EB over Sth 181/ 84th St.?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 EB over Sth 181/ 84th St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.