IH 94-E-W FREEWAY
IH 94-E-W FREEWAY in 1.6 MI E JCT Sth 181, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin received a condition grade of C (48/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 161K vehicles daily on IH 94-E-W FREEWAY over Lrd Hawley RD.
IH 94-E-W FREEWAY carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 48/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IH 94-E-W FREEWAY carries an average daily traffic count of 161,000 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing Lrd Hawley RD. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 94-E-W FREEWAY is a 66-year-old bridge located 1.6 MI E JCT Sth 181 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The bridge carries IH 94-E-W FREEWAY over Lrd Hawley RD with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 161K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, the structure spans 47.8 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (48/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 94-E-W FREEWAY has a Condition Score of 48/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IH 94-E-W FREEWAY was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 94-E-W FREEWAY carries approximately 161K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 47.8 meters long and located on IH 94-E-W FREEWAY in 1.6 MI E JCT Sth 181, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
No, IH 94-E-W FREEWAY is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IH 94-E-W FREEWAY is located 1.6 MI E JCT Sth 181 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The bridge carries IH 94-E-W FREEWAY over Lrd Hawley RD. Its coordinates are 43.030317, -87.986858. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 94-E-W FREEWAY carries IH 94-E-W FREEWAY over Lrd Hawley RD. The bridge is 47.8 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 1976.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.