US Bridges

IH Ramp Wisc Ave T over IH-794

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · Marquette Interchange · Structure no. B40123100010000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
933 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Wisc Ave T over IH-794 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Wisc Ave T over IH-794 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 933 ft (284.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Wisc Ave T
CrossesIH-794
LocationMarquette Interchange
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03724, -87.92552
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length933 ft (284.5 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Wisc Ave T over IH-794 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp Wisc Ave T over IH-794 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Wisc Ave T over IH-794 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Wisc Ave T over IH-794?

The structure is 933 ft (284.5 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Wisc Ave T over IH-794?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.