US Bridges

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

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI W JCT Sth 241 · Structure no. B40083700000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Sth 241 SB over IH 41/43/894 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH Ramp Sth 241 SB 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 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 SB
CrossesIH 41/43/894
Location0.1 MI W JCT Sth 241
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96306, -87.95171
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Sth 241 SB 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 SB 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 SB over IH 41/43/894 carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.