US Bridges

IH Ramp Wisc Ave - over IH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · Marquette Interchange · Structure no. B40123100020000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Wisc Ave - over IH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Wisc Ave - over IH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Wisc Ave -
CrossesIH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94
LocationMarquette Interchange
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03855, -87.92542
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (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

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 Wisc Ave - over IH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94 built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Wisc Ave - over IH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94 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 - over IH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94 carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Wisc Ave - over IH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Wisc Ave - over IH Ramp IH 43 SB - IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.