IH 794 Wb-lake Fre over Milwaukee River

Fair Condition52 years old25,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyMilwaukee
Location1.5 Mi W Jct Carferry DR
CarriesIH 794 Wb-lake Fre
CrossesMilwaukee River
Coordinates43.02371, -87.89836

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignArch - Thru
Total Length1140.1 ft (347.5 m)
Max Span600.1 ft (182.9 m)
Deck Width55.8 ft (17 m)
Deck Area5907.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1974 (reconstructed 2015)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,200 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 11 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberB400400001A0000

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