US Bridges

IH 41/USH 45 NB over IH 94 EB

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6 MI N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40079100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41/USH 45 NB over IH 94 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41/USH 45 NB over IH 94 EB in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 45,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65,500 by 2040. 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).

Location

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CarriesIH 41/USH 45 NB
CrossesIH 94 EB
Location0.6 MI N JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02694, -88.03512
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,900 (2022)
Projected traffic65,500 by 2040
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/USH 45 NB over IH 94 EB built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41/USH 45 NB over IH 94 EB 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does IH 41/USH 45 NB over IH 94 EB carry?

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

How long is IH 41/USH 45 NB over IH 94 EB?

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/USH 45 NB over IH 94 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.