US Bridges

Lrd Center ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40020800000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Center ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Center ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 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 Center ST
CrossesIH 43-N-S Freeway
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06753, -87.92105
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 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 traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Center ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Lrd Center 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 2023.

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

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.