designed welds between the lower lateral bracing and floorbeams along with a period of extreme cold and snow led to the partial collapse of the Hoan Bridge. Rehabilitation A total rehabilitation of the bridge has been nearly completed (as of September 2016) in conjunction with related construction on I-794 and its interchange. The rehabilitation plan removed and replaced the bridge deck, other structural adjustments, and the cleaning and repainting of the bridge's steel. The improvements are expected to extend the life span of the bridge by 40 to 50 years. Light The Hoan Bridge In May 2018, a private campaign named "Light the Hoan bridge" was created to light up the bridge. The project will cost between $4 million and $5 million. As of January 30, 2020, founders of this group stated they were still on track to reach their goal of being lit by the time Milwaukee hosts the Democratic National Convention later that summer. The next fundraising milestone is set for mid-April. After 2 years of fundraising the bridge was finally lit on October 22, 2020. The bridge will be lit every night thereafter, featuring various colors and light sequences. Gallery See also References External links Light the Hoan Hoan Bridge on Wisconsin Highways Hoan Alone Short film about suicide awareness and three stories relating to the popularity of this bridge for that purpose. Buildings and structures in Milwaukee Transportation in Milwaukee Bridges completed in 1977 Bridge disasters in the United States Bridge disasters caused by engineering error Through arch bridges in the United States Road bridges in Wisconsin Bridges on the Interstate Highway System 2000 in Wisconsin Transportation disasters in Wisconsin 1977 establishments in Wisconsin Interstate 94 Steel bridges in the United States Bridges to nowhere