US Bridges

IH Ramp Lake Frwy- over IH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40091600000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
451 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Lake Frwy- over IH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Lake Frwy- over IH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2041. The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Lake Frwy-
CrossesIH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac
Location1.1 MI E JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 794
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03638, -87.90284
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length451 ft (137.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2041
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 Lake Frwy- over IH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Lake Frwy- over IH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac 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 Lake Frwy- over IH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Lake Frwy- over IH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac?

The structure is 451 ft (137.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Lake Frwy- over IH Ramp IH 794 EB to Jac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.