US Bridges

Lrd W Maple ST over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40017300000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Maple ST over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Maple ST 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd W Maple ST
CrossesIH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.011, -87.91665
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Maple ST 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 Maple ST 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Maple ST over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Maple ST over IH 43 Nb/Ih 94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.