US Bridges

IH Ramp IH-794 EB over Sth 32/MILWAUKEE St.

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI E JCT IH-43 · Structure no. B40088800000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
421 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH-794 EB over Sth 32/MILWAUKEE St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH-794 EB over Sth 32/MILWAUKEE St. 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,950 by 2043. The structure is 421 ft (128.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH-794 EB
CrossesSth 32/MILWAUKEE St.
Location0.9 MI E JCT IH-43
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.0356, -87.90639
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length421 ft (128.4 m)
Longest span219 ft (66.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic15,950 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH-794 EB over Sth 32/MILWAUKEE St. built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp IH-794 EB over Sth 32/MILWAUKEE St. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH-794 EB over Sth 32/MILWAUKEE St. carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH-794 EB over Sth 32/MILWAUKEE St.?

The structure is 421 ft (128.4 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH-794 EB over Sth 32/MILWAUKEE St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.