US Bridges

IH Ramp Hampton Av over Milwaukee River

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40089300000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Hampton Av over Milwaukee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Hampton Av over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 6,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Hampton Av
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.1M W JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.10276, -87.91849
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Hampton Av over Milwaukee River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp Hampton Av over Milwaukee River 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 Hampton Av over Milwaukee River carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp Hampton Av over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Hampton Av over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.