US Bridges

Lrd Western Ave over IH 41

Fair

Washington County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 175 · Structure no. B66010700000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Western Ave over IH 41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Western Ave over IH 41 in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Western Ave
CrossesIH 41
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 175
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.29536, -88.21102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2022)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Western Ave over IH 41 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Western Ave over IH 41 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Western Ave over IH 41 carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Western Ave over IH 41?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Western Ave over IH 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.