Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 41/ IH 894/ Ush 45
PoorMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI E JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40018500000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 41/ IH 894/ Ush 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 41/ IH 894/ Ush 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 41/ IH 894/ Ush 45 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 41/ IH 894/ Ush 45 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 41/ IH 894/ Ush 45 carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 41/ IH 894/ Ush 45?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 41/ IH 894/ Ush 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.