US Bridges

IH 41/USH 45 over Nor-X-Way Channel

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.3 Mile South of JCT Sth · Structure no. B67035700000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41/USH 45 over Nor-X-Way Channel is a concrete frame carrying IH 41/USH 45 over Nor-X-Way Channel in Waukesha 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 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 86,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104,160 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 41/USH 45
CrossesNor-X-Way Channel
Location0.3 Mile South of JCT Sth
RouteInterstate 41
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.17644, -88.08786
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width164 ft (49.9 m)
Roadway width164 ft (49.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,800 (2022)
Projected traffic104,160 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 41/USH 45 over Nor-X-Way Channel built?

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

What condition is IH 41/USH 45 over Nor-X-Way Channel 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/USH 45 over Nor-X-Way Channel carry?

About 86,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 41/USH 45 over Nor-X-Way Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41/USH 45 over Nor-X-Way Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.