US Bridges

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

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40021000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W North Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W North Ave 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 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 17,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,900 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLrd W North Ave
CrossesIH 43-N-S Freeway
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06022, -87.92134
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2022)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Lrd W North 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 North Ave over IH 43-N-S Freeway carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.