US Bridges

Lrd W Lapham Blvd over IH 43/94

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40017100000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Lapham Blvd over IH 43/94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Lapham Blvd over IH 43/94 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 7,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,240 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Lapham Blvd
CrossesIH 43/94
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01411, -87.91654
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2021)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Lapham Blvd over IH 43/94 built?

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

What condition is Lrd W Lapham Blvd over IH 43/94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Lapham Blvd over IH 43/94 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Lapham Blvd over IH 43/94?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Lapham Blvd over IH 43/94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.