US Bridges

IH41/94 NB & SB over IH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · Mitchell Interchange · Structure no. B40082100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH41/94 NB & SB over IH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH41/94 NB & SB over IH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 138,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165,600 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 655 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH41/94 NB & SB
CrossesIH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to
LocationMitchell Interchange
RouteInterstate 94
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.9619, -87.93556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width655 ft (199.6 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,000 (2021)
Projected traffic165,600 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 IH41/94 NB & SB over IH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH41/94 NB & SB over IH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does IH41/94 NB & SB over IH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to carry?

About 138,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH41/94 NB & SB over IH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 655 ft wide.

Who owns IH41/94 NB & SB over IH Ramp SW IH41/94 NB to?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.