US Bridges

Ush Ramp IH 43 SB over IH 43 NB

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI S JCT IH 894 · Structure no. B40030000000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush Ramp IH 43 SB over IH 43 NB is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ush Ramp IH 43 SB over IH 43 NB in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,160 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh Ramp IH 43 SB
CrossesIH 43 NB
Location0.9 MI S JCT IH 894
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95599, -88.04963
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2021)
Projected traffic14,160 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$933,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush Ramp IH 43 SB over IH 43 NB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush Ramp IH 43 SB over IH 43 NB 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ush Ramp IH 43 SB over IH 43 NB carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ush Ramp IH 43 SB over IH 43 NB?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ush Ramp IH 43 SB over IH 43 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.