US Bridges

IH W-S Ramp IH 94 over IH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.3 MI E JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B40132100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH W-S Ramp IH 94 over IH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH W-S Ramp IH 94 over IH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2042. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH W-S Ramp IH 94
CrossesIH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4
Location2.3 MI E JCT Ush 41
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03539, -87.92626
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,500 ft (457.1 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W-S Ramp IH 94 over IH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4 built?

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

What condition is IH W-S Ramp IH 94 over IH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH W-S Ramp IH 94 over IH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH W-S Ramp IH 94 over IH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4?

The structure is 1,500 ft (457.1 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH W-S Ramp IH 94 over IH Ramp IH 94 EB - IH 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.