US Bridges

IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Cth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Sth 59 to E · Structure no. B40011900000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Cth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Cth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 5 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,200 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us
CrossesCth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave
Location2.1M E JCT Sth 59 to E
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates42.98836, -88.03857
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2021)
Projected traffic82,200 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Cth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Cth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave 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 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Cth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Cth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Cth Nn/ W Oklahoma Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.