US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd N Van Buren ST

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40091500000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd N Van Buren ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd N Van Buren 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 794 EB
CrossesLrd N Van Buren ST
Location1.1 MI E JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03561, -87.90299
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IH 794 EB over Lrd N Van Buren ST built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd N Van Buren 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd N Van Buren ST carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd N Van Buren ST?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 794 EB over Lrd N Van Buren ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.