US Bridges

IH Ramps IH 94 Eb/ over IH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · Zoo Interchange · Structure no. B40085800000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramps IH 94 Eb/ over IH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramps IH 94 Eb/ over IH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 39,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,160 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 236 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramps IH 94 Eb/
CrossesIH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue
LocationZoo Interchange
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.03015, -88.03363
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 42 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width236 ft (71.8 m)
Roadway width233 ft (70.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,300 (2022)
Projected traffic47,160 by 2042
Trucks12%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramps IH 94 Eb/ over IH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramps IH 94 Eb/ over IH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does IH Ramps IH 94 Eb/ over IH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue carry?

About 39,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramps IH 94 Eb/ over IH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 236 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramps IH 94 Eb/ over IH Ramp IH 41 NB to Blue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.