US Bridges

Lrd Puetz RD over IH 41/94

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7 MI E JCT Sth 241 · Structure no. B40063800000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Puetz RD over IH 41/94 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Puetz RD over IH 41/94 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Puetz RD
CrossesIH 41/94
Location0.7 MI E JCT Sth 241
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.88708, -87.93705
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 47 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lrd Puetz RD over IH 41/94 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Puetz RD over IH 41/94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Lrd Puetz RD over IH 41/94 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Puetz RD over IH 41/94?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Puetz RD over IH 41/94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.