US Bridges

IH-794 EB over Lrd 3rd ST

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.35 MI E of IH-94/16th S · Structure no. B40131200020000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
795 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-794 EB over Lrd 3rd ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-794 EB over Lrd 3rd 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 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 47,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,800 by 2041. The structure is 795 ft (242.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH-794 EB
CrossesLrd 3rd ST
Location0.35 MI E of IH-94/16th S
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03542, -87.91732
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length795 ft (242.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2022)
Projected traffic42,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-794 EB over Lrd 3rd ST built?

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

What condition is IH-794 EB over Lrd 3rd ST 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 Lrd 3rd ST carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH-794 EB over Lrd 3rd ST?

The structure is 795 ft (242.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns IH-794 EB over Lrd 3rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.