US Bridges

IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.3M W of STH32 · Structure no. B40141200010000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,239 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 22,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,800 by 2041. The structure is 1,239 ft (377.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 794 WB
CrossesLrd 6th ST
Location1.3M W of STH32
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03584, -87.91636
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 inspectionJune 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,239 ft (377.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2022)
Projected traffic42,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST?

The structure is 1,239 ft (377.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.