US Bridges

IH 794 EB over IH 2nd St/Ramp to IH 43

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.40 MI E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40131200030000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,016 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
47,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 EB over IH 2nd St/Ramp to IH 43 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 EB over IH 2nd St/Ramp to 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 47,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,800 by 2041. The structure is 1,016 ft (309.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 794 EB
CrossesIH 2nd St/Ramp to IH 43
Location0.40 MI E JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03551, -87.91434
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,016 ft (309.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2022)
Projected traffic42,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794 EB over IH 2nd St/Ramp to IH 43 built?

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

What condition is IH 794 EB over IH 2nd St/Ramp to 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 IH 2nd St/Ramp to IH 43 carry?

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

How long is IH 794 EB over IH 2nd St/Ramp to IH 43?

The structure is 1,016 ft (309.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 EB over IH 2nd St/Ramp to IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.