US Bridges

IH 41 NB/894 Wb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Ush 45 to S · Structure no. B40018700000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 NB/894 Wb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 NB/894 Wb/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 64,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 NB/894 Wb/Us
CrossesLrd W Cold Spring RD
Location0.3M W JCT Ush 45 to S
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates42.96624, -88.03799
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,800 (2021)
Projected traffic78,000 by 2043
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 NB/894 Wb/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 NB/894 Wb/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 June 2024.

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

About 64,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 NB/894 Wb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 NB/894 Wb/Us over Lrd W Cold Spring RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.