US Bridges

IH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB over Lrd Oklahoma Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.4M N JCT IH 894 to W · Structure no. B40018400000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,408 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
68,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB over Lrd Oklahoma Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB over Lrd Oklahoma Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,240 by 2042. The structure is 1,408 ft (429.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB
CrossesLrd Oklahoma Ave
Location2.4M N JCT IH 894 to W
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.98528, -87.91482
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,408 ft (429.3 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2022)
Projected traffic160,240 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB over Lrd Oklahoma Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB over Lrd Oklahoma Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB over Lrd Oklahoma Ave carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB over Lrd Oklahoma Ave?

The structure is 1,408 ft (429.3 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 Wb-Ih 43 NB over Lrd Oklahoma Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.