US Bridges

IH Ramp Northboun over Lrd W Becher ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI N JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40017700000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,076 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Northboun over Lrd W Becher ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Northboun over Lrd W Becher ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,120 by 2042. The structure is 1,076 ft (328.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesIH Ramp Northboun
CrossesLrd W Becher ST
Location0.4 MI N JCT Sth 38
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.00621, -87.91576
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,076 ft (328.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic80,120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp Northboun over Lrd W Becher ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IH Ramp Northboun 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 Ramp Northboun over Lrd W Becher ST carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Northboun over Lrd W Becher ST?

The structure is 1,076 ft (328.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Northboun over Lrd W Becher ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.