US Bridges

IH 41 Sb|ih 894 EB over IH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Ush 45 to S · Structure no. B40018800000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
653 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
48,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 Sb|ih 894 EB over IH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 Sb|ih 894 EB over IH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 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 48,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,560 by 2041. The structure is 653 ft (198.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 Sb|ih 894 EB
CrossesIH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N
Location0.1M E JCT Ush 45 to S
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates42.96361, -88.03789
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length653 ft (198.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,800 (2021)
Projected traffic58,560 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 Sb|ih 894 EB over IH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH 41 Sb|ih 894 EB over IH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N 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|ih 894 EB over IH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N carry?

About 48,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 41 Sb|ih 894 EB over IH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N?

The structure is 653 ft (198.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 Sb|ih 894 EB over IH 43 NB Ramp to IH 41 N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.