US Bridges

IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd W Holt Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT IH 894 to W · Structure no. B40026200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd W Holt Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd W Holt Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,990 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesIH 43 NB/94 WB
CrossesLrd W Holt Ave
Location2.1M N JCT IH 894 to W
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.98196, -87.91628
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2021)
Projected traffic155,990 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd W Holt Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd W Holt Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd W Holt Ave carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd W Holt Ave?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd W Holt Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.