US Bridges

Lrd W Meinecke Ave over IH 41-ZOO Freeway

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · At IH 41 · Structure no. B40087900000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Meinecke Ave over IH 41-ZOO Freeway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Meinecke Ave over IH 41-ZOO Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Meinecke Ave
CrossesIH 41-ZOO Freeway
LocationAt IH 41
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.06254, -88.05372
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lrd W Meinecke Ave over IH 41-ZOO Freeway built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Meinecke Ave over IH 41-ZOO Freeway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Meinecke Ave over IH 41-ZOO Freeway carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Meinecke Ave over IH 41-ZOO Freeway?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Meinecke Ave over IH 41-ZOO Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.