US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.7M W of STH32 · Structure no. B40141200070000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
427 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja 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 11,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,800 by 2043. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 794 WB
CrossesLrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja
Location1.7M W of STH32
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.036, -87.91951
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 2024
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 794 WB over Lrd Ramp IH 794 EB to Ja?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.