US Bridges

IH 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB over UPRR

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.5 MI S JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B40088200000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB over UPRR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96,000 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB
CrossesUPRR
Location1.5 MI S JCT IH 94
RouteInterstate 41
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01024, -88.03706
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,000 (2021)
Projected traffic96,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB over UPRR built?

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

What condition is IH 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB over UPRR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB over UPRR carry?

About 80,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB over UPRR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 Sb/Ih 894 EB over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.