US Bridges

IH 41 Sb/Ush 45 SB over IH 94

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40079000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 Sb/Ush 45 SB over IH 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 Sb/Ush 45 SB over IH 94 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 49,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69,300 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 Sb/Ush 45 SB
CrossesIH 94
Location0.5 MI S JCT Ush 18
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.02762, -88.03549
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck39 ft (11.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,100 (2022)
Projected traffic69,300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Sb/Ush 45 SB over IH 94 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 Sb/Ush 45 SB over IH 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 Sb/Ush 45 SB over IH 94 carry?

About 49,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 41 Sb/Ush 45 SB over IH 94?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 Sb/Ush 45 SB over IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.