US Bridges

IH 41 Nb/Ih 894 WB over Cnw RR

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.4 MI W JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40088300000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
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 Nb/Ih 894 WB over Cnw RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 41 Nb/Ih 894 WB over Cnw RR 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 80,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96,000 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41 Nb/Ih 894 WB
CrossesCnw RR
Location3.4 MI W JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.0097, -88.03649
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

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 width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 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 Nb/Ih 894 WB over Cnw RR built?

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

What condition is IH 41 Nb/Ih 894 WB over Cnw RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 41 Nb/Ih 894 WB over Cnw RR carry?

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

How long is IH 41 Nb/Ih 894 WB over Cnw RR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41 Nb/Ih 894 WB over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.