US Bridges

IH 794 EB over W-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.6 MI E JCT Sth 175 · Structure no. B40131100020000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
788 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
31,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 EB over W-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 EB over W-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,800 by 2041. The structure is 788 ft (240.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 794 EB
CrossesW-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43
Location2.6 MI E JCT Sth 175
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03552, -87.92622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length788 ft (240.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,900 (2022)
Projected traffic31,800 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794 EB over W-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 built?

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

What condition is IH 794 EB over W-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does IH 794 EB over W-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 carry?

About 31,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 794 EB over W-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43?

The structure is 788 ft (240.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 EB over W-N Ramp IH 94 Eb-Ih 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.