US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 43 SB over Lrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI S JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40007600000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 43 SB over Lrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 43 SB over Lrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,570 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 43 SB
CrossesLrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4
Location0.3 MI S JCT Sth 190
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.08458, -87.92114
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic93,570 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 43 SB over Lrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 43 SB over Lrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4 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 IH Ramp IH 43 SB over Lrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 43 SB over Lrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 43 SB over Lrd Ramp 9th ST Sb-Ih 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.