US Bridges

IH Ramp Watertown over Lrd Watertown Plank RD

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7 MI N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40077800000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Watertown over Lrd Watertown Plank RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Watertown over Lrd Watertown Plank RD in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,200 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Watertown
CrossesLrd Watertown Plank RD
Location0.7 MI N JCT Ush 18
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.04581, -88.03733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IH Ramp Watertown over Lrd Watertown Plank RD built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp Watertown over Lrd Watertown Plank RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Watertown over Lrd Watertown Plank RD carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp Watertown over Lrd Watertown Plank RD?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Watertown over Lrd Watertown Plank RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.