US Bridges

IH 794 EB over Lrd S 13th ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.7 MI E JCT Sth 175 · Structure no. B40131100010000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
585 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 EB over Lrd S 13th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 EB over Lrd S 13th ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 50,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,600 by 2043. The structure is 585 ft (178.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 794 EB
CrossesLrd S 13th ST
Location2.7 MI E JCT Sth 175
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03554, -87.92839
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length585 ft (178.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,600 (2022)
Projected traffic52,600 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794 EB over Lrd S 13th ST built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 794 EB over Lrd S 13th ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 794 EB over Lrd S 13th ST carry?

About 50,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 794 EB over Lrd S 13th ST?

The structure is 585 ft (178.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 EB over Lrd S 13th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.