US Bridges

Sth 24 EB over IH 41/43/894

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Ush 45 · Structure no. B40016500000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 24 EB over IH 41/43/894 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 24 EB over IH 41/43/894 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,774 by 2043. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 24 EB
CrossesIH 41/43/894
Location2.4M E JCT Ush 45
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96128, -88.0119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,774 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 24 EB over IH 41/43/894 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Sth 24 EB over IH 41/43/894 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 Sth 24 EB over IH 41/43/894 carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 24 EB over IH 41/43/894?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 24 EB over IH 41/43/894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.