US Bridges

IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd Mineral ST Connector

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.15 MI S JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B400286024C0000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
63,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd Mineral ST Connector is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd Mineral ST Connector 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 6 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 63,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,738 by 2043. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB
CrossesLrd Mineral ST Connector
Location0.15 MI S JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02128, -87.91985
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,900 (2022)
Projected traffic92,738 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd Mineral ST Connector built?

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

What condition is IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd Mineral ST Connector 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 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd Mineral ST Connector carry?

About 63,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd Mineral ST Connector?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94 Eb-Ih 43 SB over Lrd Mineral ST Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.