IH 43 Sb/Ush 45 SB over Cth Y (w Layton Ave)
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT IH 894 to E · Structure no. B40030500000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,234 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 43 Sb/Ush 45 SB over Cth Y (w Layton Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 Sb/Ush 45 SB over Cth Y (w Layton Ave) in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 38,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,400 by 2043. The structure is 1,234 ft (376 m) long and 50 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 43 Sb/Ush 45 SB over Cth Y (w Layton Ave) built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is IH 43 Sb/Ush 45 SB over Cth Y (w Layton 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does IH 43 Sb/Ush 45 SB over Cth Y (w Layton Ave) carry?
About 38,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IH 43 Sb/Ush 45 SB over Cth Y (w Layton Ave)?
The structure is 1,234 ft (376 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns IH 43 Sb/Ush 45 SB over Cth Y (w Layton Ave)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.