US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 43 SB/9 over Sth Walker ST Ramps

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0 MI S JCT IH 794 · Structure no. B400285022A0000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 43 SB/9 over Sth Walker ST Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 43 SB/9 over Sth Walker ST Ramps in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 57 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,738 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 43 SB/9
CrossesSth Walker ST Ramps
Location1.0 MI S JCT IH 794
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.02279, -87.92129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic92,738 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 IH Ramp IH 43 SB/9 over Sth Walker ST Ramps built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 43 SB/9 over Sth Walker ST Ramps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 43 SB/9 over Sth Walker ST Ramps carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 43 SB/9 over Sth Walker ST Ramps?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 43 SB/9 over Sth Walker ST Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.