US Bridges

IH 41/USH 45 Nb-Zo over Lrd North Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.5 MI N JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40079400000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41/USH 45 Nb-Zo over Lrd North Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41/USH 45 Nb-Zo over Lrd North Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 72,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90,315 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41/USH 45 Nb-Zo
CrossesLrd North Ave
Location2.5 MI N JCT Ush 18
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.05961, -88.05282
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2023)
Projected traffic90,315 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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-Zo over Lrd North Ave built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41/USH 45 Nb-Zo over Lrd 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 December 2024.

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

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.