US Bridges

IH Ramp NE IH 41/U over IH 41/USH 45

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI S JCT Ush 18 · Structure no. B40085300000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,223 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp NE IH 41/U over IH 41/USH 45 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH Ramp NE IH 41/U over IH 41/USH 45 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 22,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,380 by 2042. The structure is 1,223 ft (372.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp NE IH 41/U
CrossesIH 41/USH 45
Location0.4 MI S JCT Ush 18
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03037, -88.03479
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,223 ft (372.8 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2022)
Projected traffic27,380 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp NE IH 41/U over IH 41/USH 45 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp NE IH 41/U over IH 41/USH 45 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH Ramp NE IH 41/U over IH 41/USH 45 carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp NE IH 41/U over IH 41/USH 45?

The structure is 1,223 ft (372.8 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp NE IH 41/U over IH 41/USH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.