US Bridges

IH Northbound Coll over Lrd W Holt Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6 Miles North of Howard · Structure no. B40026300000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Northbound Coll over Lrd W Holt Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Northbound Coll over Lrd W Holt Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 59 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,995 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesIH Northbound Coll
CrossesLrd W Holt Ave
Location0.6 Miles North of Howard
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.982, -87.91612
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2021)
Projected traffic77,995 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Northbound Coll over Lrd W Holt Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is IH Northbound Coll 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 Northbound Coll over Lrd W Holt Ave carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Northbound Coll over Lrd W Holt Ave?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns IH Northbound Coll over Lrd W Holt Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.