US Bridges

Lrd W Atkinson Ave over IH 43 (n-S Freeway)

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40007200000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Atkinson Ave over IH 43 (n-S Freeway) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Atkinson Ave over IH 43 (n-S Freeway) in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 9,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,400 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Atkinson Ave
CrossesIH 43 (n-S Freeway)
Location0.9M S JCT Sth 190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.08268, -87.92082
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Atkinson Ave over IH 43 (n-S Freeway) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Lrd W Atkinson Ave over IH 43 (n-S Freeway) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Atkinson Ave over IH 43 (n-S Freeway) carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Atkinson Ave over IH 43 (n-S Freeway)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Atkinson Ave over IH 43 (n-S Freeway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.