US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.8 MI N/W JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40085200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
558 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 34,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41,280 by 2042. The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp IH 41/USH
CrossesIH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth
Location0.8 MI N/W JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02742, -88.03955
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 43 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length558 ft (170.2 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2022)
Projected traffic41,280 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth 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 IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth?

The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp IH 94 WB - Sth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.