US Bridges

Sth 241 Sb/ S 27th over IH 41/43/894

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI S JCT Sth 36 · Structure no. B40083500000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 241 Sb/ S 27th over IH 41/43/894 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 241 Sb/ S 27th over IH 41/43/894 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 13,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,840 by 2039. The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 241 Sb/ S 27th
CrossesIH 41/43/894
Location1.1 MI S JCT Sth 36
RouteState Highway 241
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96328, -87.94891
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 46 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length364 ft (111 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2022)
Projected traffic15,840 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 241 Sb/ S 27th over IH 41/43/894 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 241 Sb/ S 27th over IH 41/43/894 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 241 Sb/ S 27th over IH 41/43/894 carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 241 Sb/ S 27th over IH 41/43/894?

The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 241 Sb/ S 27th over IH 41/43/894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.