IH 41 Nb/ IH 894 W over Lrd W National Ave
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.6 MI W JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40012400000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 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
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 41 Nb/ IH 894 W over Lrd W National Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 Nb/ IH 894 W over Lrd W National Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 64 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 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 70 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Nb/ IH 894 W over Lrd W National Ave built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is IH 41 Nb/ IH 894 W 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 Nb/ IH 894 W over Lrd W National Ave carry?
About 73,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 41 Nb/ IH 894 W 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 70 ft wide.
Who owns IH 41 Nb/ IH 894 W over Lrd W National Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.