US Bridges

IH 41/USH 45 Nb/Ih over Lrd W Schlinger Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40079800000000

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

About this bridge

IH 41/USH 45 Nb/Ih over Lrd W Schlinger Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41/USH 45 Nb/Ih over Lrd W Schlinger Ave 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 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 59,900 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 64 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/Ih
CrossesLrd W Schlinger Ave
Location0.5 M N JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02366, -88.03616
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,900 (2022)
Projected traffic59,900 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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/Ih over Lrd W Schlinger Ave built?

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

What condition is IH 41/USH 45 Nb/Ih over Lrd W Schlinger 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does IH 41/USH 45 Nb/Ih over Lrd W Schlinger Ave carry?

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

How long is IH 41/USH 45 Nb/Ih over Lrd W Schlinger Ave?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41/USH 45 Nb/Ih over Lrd W Schlinger Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.