US Bridges

IH 794 WB over IH E-N Entrance Ramp

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.5W of STH32 · Structure no. B40141200060000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 WB over IH E-N Entrance Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 WB over IH E-N Entrance Ramp 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 7,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,800 by 2041. The structure is 615 ft (187.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 794 WB
CrossesIH E-N Entrance Ramp
Location1.5W of STH32
RouteInterstate 794
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03594, -87.91206
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length615 ft (187.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic42,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794 WB over IH E-N Entrance Ramp built?

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

What condition is IH 794 WB over IH E-N Entrance Ramp 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 IH E-N Entrance Ramp carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 794 WB over IH E-N Entrance Ramp?

The structure is 615 ft (187.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 WB over IH E-N Entrance Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.