US Bridges

IH 94 Wb|ih 43 NB over Sth 38|W Washington

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.22 MI N JCT Greenfield · Structure no. B400286024B0000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
66,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 Wb|ih 43 NB over Sth 38|W Washington is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 Wb|ih 43 NB over Sth 38|W Washington 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 66,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,800 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 94 Wb|ih 43 NB
CrossesSth 38|W Washington
Location0.22 MI N JCT Greenfield
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.01991, -87.91766
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,500 (2022)
Projected traffic79,800 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 Wb|ih 43 NB over Sth 38|W Washington built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IH 94 Wb|ih 43 NB over Sth 38|W Washington 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 94 Wb|ih 43 NB over Sth 38|W Washington carry?

About 66,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 Wb|ih 43 NB over Sth 38|W Washington?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 Wb|ih 43 NB over Sth 38|W Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.