US Bridges

IH 41 over IH 43 NB

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI E JCT Sth 241(TUNN · Structure no. B40083200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 over IH 43 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 over IH 43 NB in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 592 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41
CrossesIH 43 NB
Location0.4 MI E JCT Sth 241(TUNN
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates42.96198, -87.93795
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width592 ft (180.3 m)
Roadway width586 ft (178.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,000 (2021)
Projected traffic165,600 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over IH 43 NB built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41 over IH 43 NB 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 IH 41 over IH 43 NB carry?

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

How long is IH 41 over IH 43 NB?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 592 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 over IH 43 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.