US Bridges

IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd W Becher ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40017500000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
811 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
64,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd W Becher ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd W Becher ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 64,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,738 by 2042. The structure is 811 ft (247.3 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesIH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB
CrossesLrd W Becher ST
Location1.2M S JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.00842, -87.91632
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length811 ft (247.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,500 (2021)
Projected traffic92,738 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd W Becher ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd W Becher ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd W Becher ST carry?

About 64,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd W Becher ST?

The structure is 811 ft (247.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd W Becher ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.