US Bridges

Lrd W Keefe Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40020400000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Keefe Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Keefe Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 11,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Keefe Ave
CrossesIH 43-N-S Freeway
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.08157, -87.92091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Keefe Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Lrd W Keefe Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Keefe Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Keefe Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Keefe Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.