US Bridges

Lrd Drexel Ave over IH 41/94

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6 MI E JCT Sth 241 · Structure no. B40076300000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Drexel Ave over IH 41/94 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Drexel Ave over IH 41/94 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,300 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Drexel Ave
CrossesIH 41/94
Location0.6 MI E JCT Sth 241
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90161, -87.93656
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,100 (2022)
Projected traffic25,300 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Drexel Ave over IH 41/94 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Drexel Ave 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lrd Drexel Ave over IH 41/94 carry?

About 31,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Drexel Ave over IH 41/94?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Drexel Ave over IH 41/94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.