US Bridges

IH 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 71st ST

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 1.4 MI S JCT Sth 158 · Structure no. B30011700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 71st ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 71st ST in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,600 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 41 SB/94 EB
CrossesLrd 71st ST
Location1.4 MI S JCT Sth 158
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates42.5716, -87.95306
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2021)
Projected traffic53,600 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 71st ST built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 71st ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 71st ST carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 71st ST?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB/94 EB over Lrd 71st ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.