US Bridges

IH 794 EB over IH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8 MI E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40088700000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
823 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 EB over IH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 EB over IH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,340 by 2042. The structure is 823 ft (251 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 794 EB
CrossesIH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7
Location0.8 MI E JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 794
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03549, -87.90948
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length823 ft (251 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,950 (2022)
Projected traffic44,340 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 794 EB over IH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 794 EB over IH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IH 794 EB over IH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7 carry?

About 36,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 794 EB over IH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7?

The structure is 823 ft (251 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 EB over IH Ramp Broadway St-Ih 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.