US Bridges

IH 41/USH 45 NB over Ramp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 5.0M N JCT IH 894 to W · Structure no. B40033400000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41/USH 45 NB over Ramp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41/USH 45 NB over Ramp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 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 75,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,580 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesIH 41/USH 45 NB
CrossesRamp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth
Location5.0M N JCT IH 894 to W
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.08871, -88.05778
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,500 (2022)
Projected traffic66,580 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41/USH 45 NB over Ramp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is IH 41/USH 45 NB over Ramp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH 41/USH 45 NB over Ramp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth carry?

About 75,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 41/USH 45 NB over Ramp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41/USH 45 NB over Ramp IH 41/USH 45 - Sth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.