US Bridges

Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 43/94

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI W JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40026500000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 43/94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 43/94 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 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 14,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,600 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Howard Ave
CrossesIH 43/94
Location0.4 MI W JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97369, -87.91595
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 43/94 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 43/94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 43/94 carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 43/94?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd W Howard Ave over IH 43/94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.