IH 41 Sb/ IH 894 E over Lrd W National Ave
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.3M S JCT Sth 59 to W · Structure no. B40012300000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 41 Sb/ IH 894 E over Lrd W National Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 Sb/ IH 894 E over Lrd W National Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 73,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,600 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 41 Sb/ IH 894 E over Lrd W National Ave built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is IH 41 Sb/ IH 894 E over Lrd W National 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/ IH 894 E over Lrd W National Ave carry?
About 73,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 41 Sb/ IH 894 E over Lrd W National Ave?
The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns IH 41 Sb/ IH 894 E over Lrd W National Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.