IH 43 NB/94 WB over Sth 59 (national Ave)
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 5.1 MI N JCT IH 894 · Structure no. B400285025D0000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 78,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 43 NB/94 WB over Sth 59 (national Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB/94 WB over Sth 59 (national Ave) in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 78,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,400 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 43 NB/94 WB over Sth 59 (national Ave) built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is IH 43 NB/94 WB 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does IH 43 NB/94 WB over Sth 59 (national Ave) carry?
About 78,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is IH 43 NB/94 WB over Sth 59 (national Ave)?
The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns IH 43 NB/94 WB over Sth 59 (national Ave)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.