US Bridges

Lrd W Greenfield a over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40017000000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Greenfield a over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Greenfield a over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,520 by 2041. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Greenfield a
CrossesIH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB
Location0.1 MI E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01696, -87.91667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Greenfield a over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lrd W Greenfield a over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Greenfield a over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Greenfield a over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Greenfield a over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.