US Bridges

IH Ramp E-N I794WB over Lrd Tory Hill

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.6M W STH32 · Structure no. B40142100010000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp E-N I794WB over Lrd Tory Hill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp E-N I794WB over Lrd Tory Hill 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp E-N I794WB
CrossesLrd Tory Hill
Location1.6M W STH32
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03703, -87.92437
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp E-N I794WB over Lrd Tory Hill built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp E-N I794WB over Lrd Tory Hill 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 Ramp E-N I794WB over Lrd Tory Hill carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp E-N I794WB over Lrd Tory Hill?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp E-N I794WB over Lrd Tory Hill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.