US Bridges

IH 41 SB over Ush 141/ (velp Ave)

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · Over Velp Ave · Structure no. B05066800000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB over Ush 141/ (velp Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB over Ush 141/ (velp Ave) in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,000 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 41 SB
CrossesUsh 141/ (velp Ave)
LocationOver Velp Ave
RouteInterstate 41
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.55708, -88.06022
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,450 (2023)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$948,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 SB over Ush 141/ (velp Ave) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 SB over Ush 141/ (velp Ave) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 SB over Ush 141/ (velp Ave) carry?

About 26,450 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is IH 41 SB over Ush 141/ (velp Ave)?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB over Ush 141/ (velp Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.