US Bridges

IH 41/USH 45 Sb-Zo over Lrd W North Ave

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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.2M S JCT Sth 190 to E · Structure no. B40079300000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41/USH 45 Sb-Zo over Lrd W North Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41/USH 45 Sb-Zo over Lrd W North Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180,630 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 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 Sb-Zo
CrossesLrd W North Ave
Location2.2M S JCT Sth 190 to E
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06025, -88.05354
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,500 (2022)
Projected traffic180,630 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/USH 45 Sb-Zo over Lrd W North Ave built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41/USH 45 Sb-Zo over Lrd W North Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41/USH 45 Sb-Zo over Lrd W North Ave carry?

About 81,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 41/USH 45 Sb-Zo over Lrd W North Ave?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41/USH 45 Sb-Zo over Lrd W North Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.