FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/

Carrying IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ over LRD W BECHER ST

0.4 MI S JCT LAPHAM BLVD, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating Lower than 91% of rated Wisconsin bridges

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin sits above 9% of rated Wisconsin bridges on inventory load rating (23 t), while its 1968 build year is earlier than 61% of Milwaukee's recorded-year cohort (893 bridges).

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1968, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure WI:B40017400000000

INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUB-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • STEEL Steel
  • LONG-SPAN-RUN 10 spans
  • SUB-LED Substructure-led
  • ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-FAIR Fair

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: IH RAMP IH 94 EB/

The IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ over LRD W BECHER ST. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 247.3 meters (811 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

How IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ compares

▼ 10.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.6 t; 14,446 rated)
893
Bridges in Milwaukee · 45 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1968, earlier than 546 of Milwaukee's 893 bridges with a recorded construction year (61%), against a county median build year of 1977. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ 22.7 t
Wisconsin average (14,446 rated) 33.6 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (14,446 rated).

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ vs every rated Wisconsin bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

23 Top 91% higher than 9% of 14,446 bridges

rated Wisconsin bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Milwaukee inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 893 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Last Reconstructed
2014
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
10
Structure Length
247.3 m (811 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B40017400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ against other structures in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IH RAMP IH 94 EB/?

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ inspected?

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IH RAMP IH 94 EB/?

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IH RAMP IH 94 EB/?

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ and does age affect safety?

IH RAMP IH 94 EB/ was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.