US Bridges

Lrd W Locust ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40020700000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Locust ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Locust ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 61 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 16,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,700 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Locust ST
CrossesIH 43-N-S Freeway
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.07108, -87.92102
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2022)
Projected traffic22,700 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Locust ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lrd W Locust ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Locust ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Locust ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Locust ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.