US Bridges

Lrd W Mitchell ST over IH 43/IH 94

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI E JCT Sth 38/6th S · Structure no. B40017200000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Mitchell ST over IH 43/IH 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Mitchell ST over IH 43/IH 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,413 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Mitchell ST
CrossesIH 43/IH 94
Location0.1 MI E JCT Sth 38/6th S
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.01227, -87.91659
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,413 by 2043
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Mitchell ST over IH 43/IH 94 built?

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

What condition is Lrd W Mitchell ST over IH 43/IH 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Mitchell ST over IH 43/IH 94 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Mitchell ST over IH 43/IH 94?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Mitchell ST over IH 43/IH 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.