US Bridges

IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.5M W of STH32 · Structure no. B40141200050000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
845 ft
7 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,800 by 2043. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 794 WB
CrossesLrd 6th ST
Location1.5M W of STH32
RouteInterstate 794
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03599, -87.91635
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2022)
Projected traffic42,800 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.9 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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 WB over Lrd 6th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.