IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Lrd Carmen Avenue
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI S JCT USH41/STH175 · Structure no. B40021300000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Lrd Carmen Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Lrd Carmen Avenue in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,200 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Lrd Carmen Avenue built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Lrd Carmen Avenue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Lrd Carmen Avenue carry?
About 55,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Lrd Carmen Avenue?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns IH 41/USH 45/STH 1 over Lrd Carmen Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.