US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp Sth 59 to IH 41/

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 300 N of W Schlinger Ave · Structure no. B40086100000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp Sth 59 to IH 41/ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp Sth 59 to IH 41/ in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,880 by 2042. The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long and 32 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 Sth 59 to IH 41/
Location300 N of W Schlinger Ave
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02459, -88.03541
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 42 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length396 ft (120.6 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2022)
Projected traffic20,880 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp Sth 59 to IH 41/ built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp Sth 59 to IH 41/ 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 Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp Sth 59 to IH 41/ carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp Sth 59 to IH 41/?

The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 41/USH over IH Ramp Sth 59 to IH 41/?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.