IH 41 NB/43 SB/894 over Lrd S 51st ST
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M S JCT Sth 36 to N · Structure no. B40019700000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 41 NB/43 SB/894 over Lrd S 51st ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 NB/43 SB/894 over Lrd S 51st ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,800 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 IH 41 NB/43 SB/894 over Lrd S 51st ST built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is IH 41 NB/43 SB/894 over Lrd S 51st ST 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/43 SB/894 over Lrd S 51st ST carry?
About 64,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 41 NB/43 SB/894 over Lrd S 51st ST?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns IH 41 NB/43 SB/894 over Lrd S 51st ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.