US Bridges

IH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB over Hank Aaron State Trail

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI S JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B40078900000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB over Hank Aaron State Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB over Hank Aaron State Trail in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 45,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65,500 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB
CrossesHank Aaron State Trail
Location0.1 MI S JCT IH 94
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.02506, -88.03585
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,900 (2022)
Projected traffic65,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB over Hank Aaron State Trail built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB over Hank Aaron State Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB over Hank Aaron State Trail carry?

About 45,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB over Hank Aaron State Trail?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 Nb/Ush 45 NB over Hank Aaron State Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.