US Bridges

Lrd N Halyard ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · At JCT IH 43 & North Ave · Structure no. B40021100000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Halyard ST over IH 43-N-S Freeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N Halyard 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N Halyard ST
CrossesIH 43-N-S Freeway
LocationAt JCT IH 43 & North Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.06006, -87.92147
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.