US Bridges

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

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40020900000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Wright ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Wright ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Wright ST
CrossesIH 43-N-S Freeway
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06392, -87.92114
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Wright ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Wright 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 W Wright ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.