US Bridges

IH Ramp Ashland Av over IH 41

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 32 to S · Structure no. B05011900000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Ashland Av over IH 41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Ashland Av over IH 41 in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,950 by 2043. The structure is 441 ft (134.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Ashland Av
CrossesIH 41
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 32 to S
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.45626, -88.08677
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,950 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Ashland Av over IH 41 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is IH Ramp Ashland Av over IH 41 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Ashland Av over IH 41 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Ashland Av over IH 41?

The structure is 441 ft (134.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Ashland Av over IH 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.