US Bridges

IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT Sth 59 to E · Structure no. B40018600000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us
CrossesLrd W Cold Spring RD
Location3.6M E JCT Sth 59 to E
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates42.96661, -88.03866
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2021)
Projected traffic78,000 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 Lrd W Cold Spring RD built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 SB/894 Eb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.