US Bridges

IH 41 SB over Lrd Little Rapids RD

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 4.5M S JCT Cth Ee · Structure no. B05016500000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB over Lrd Little Rapids RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB over Lrd Little Rapids RD in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,300 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIH 41 SB
CrossesLrd Little Rapids RD
Location4.5M S JCT Cth Ee
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.39705, -88.15396
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,200 (2023)
Projected traffic34,300 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 41 SB over Lrd Little Rapids RD built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 SB over Lrd Little Rapids RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 SB over Lrd Little Rapids RD carry?

About 28,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB over Lrd Little Rapids RD?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB over Lrd Little Rapids RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.