US Bridges

IH Ramp Sth 175 S over Lrd 44th ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.44 MI S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40004900030000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Sth 175 S over Lrd 44th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Sth 175 S over Lrd 44th ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 15,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,960 by 2042. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Sth 175 S
CrossesLrd 44th ST
Location0.44 MI S JCT Ush 18
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03321, -87.96877
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2022)
Projected traffic18,960 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Sth 175 S over Lrd 44th ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH Ramp Sth 175 S over Lrd 44th ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Sth 175 S over Lrd 44th ST carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp Sth 175 S over Lrd 44th ST?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Sth 175 S over Lrd 44th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.