IH Ramp IH 43SB/94 over Sth 59-NATIONAL Ave
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0 MI S JCT IH 794 · Structure no. B400285022B0000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH Ramp IH 43SB/94 over Sth 59-NATIONAL Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 43SB/94 over Sth 59-NATIONAL Ave 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 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH Ramp IH 43SB/94 over Sth 59-NATIONAL Ave built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is IH Ramp IH 43SB/94 over Sth 59-NATIONAL 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 43SB/94 over Sth 59-NATIONAL Ave carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH Ramp IH 43SB/94 over Sth 59-NATIONAL Ave?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns IH Ramp IH 43SB/94 over Sth 59-NATIONAL Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.