US Bridges

IH Ramp Sth 241 NB over IH 41/43/894

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI E JCT Sth 241 · Structure no. B40083400000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Sth 241 NB over IH 41/43/894 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH Ramp Sth 241 NB over IH 41/43/894 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,600 by 2041. The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp Sth 241 NB
CrossesIH 41/43/894
Location0.1 MI E JCT Sth 241
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96228, -87.94624
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Sth 241 NB over IH 41/43/894 built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Sth 241 NB over IH 41/43/894 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp Sth 241 NB over IH 41/43/894 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH Ramp Sth 241 NB over IH 41/43/894?

The structure is 309 ft (94.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Sth 241 NB over IH 41/43/894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.