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IH 794 EB-LAKE FRE over MILWAUKEE RIVER

Map 

Coordinates:
+43.02447, -87.89897
43°01'28" N, 87°53'56" W
Source: National Bridge Inventory (1992, 2000, 2010 editions)
Information not verified. Use at your own risk.

Facts 

Name:IH 794 EB-LAKE FRE over MILWAUKEE RIVER
Structure number:B400400001B0000
Location:1.8M E JCT IH 94 TO E
Purpose:Carries highway over waterway
Route classification:Principal Arterial - Interstate (Urban) [11]
Length of largest span:600.1 ft. [182.9 m]
Total length:1140.1 ft. [347.5 m]
Roadway width between curbs:51.8 ft. [15.8 m]
Deck width edge-to-edge:55.8 ft. [17.0 m]
Vertical clearance below bridge:120.1 ft. [36.6 m]
Owner:State Highway Agency [01]
Year built:1974
Historic significance:Bridge is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places [5]
Design load:MS 18+Mod / HS 20+Mod [6]
Number of main spans:3
Main spans material:Steel continuous [4]
Main spans design:Arch - Thru [12]
Deck type:Concrete Cast-in-Place [1]
Wearing surface:Bituminous [6]

2010 Inspection 

Status:Open, no restriction [A]
Average daily traffic:19,230 [as of 2007]
Truck traffic:1% of total traffic
Deck condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Pier/abutment protection:None present but re-evaluation suggested [5]
Scour condition:Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Operating rating:58.9 tons [53.5 metric tons]
Inventory rating:35.6 tons [32.4 metric tons]
Sufficiency rating:83.5

2000 Inspection 

Status:Open, no restriction [A]
Average daily traffic:16,280 [as of 1993]
Truck traffic:8% of total traffic
Deck condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Poor [4 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Channel protection:Banks are protected or well vegetated. River control devices such as spur dikes and embankment protection are not required or are in a stable condition. [8]
Scour condition:Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Operating rating:58.9 tons [53.5 metric tons]
Inventory rating:35.6 tons [32.4 metric tons]
Evaluation:Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating:55.2

1992 Inspection 

Status:Open, no restriction [A]
Average daily traffic:8,570 [as of 1979]
Deck condition:Serious [3 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Very Good [8 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Channel protection:Banks are protected or well vegetated. River control devices such as spur dikes and embankment protection are not required or are in a stable condition. [8]
Scour condition:Scour calculation/evaluation has not been made. [6]
Operating rating:58.4 tons [53.1 metric tons]
Inventory rating:35.6 tons [32.4 metric tons]
Evaluation:Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating:82.3
Recommended work:Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]