US Bridges

IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Bender RD

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.0M N JCT Sth 190 to E · Structure no. B40057700000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Bender RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Bender RD in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 46,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,700 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 43 Nb-N-S Freew
CrossesLrd Bender RD
Location3.0M N JCT Sth 190 to E
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.12941, -87.91319
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,350 (2022)
Projected traffic111,700 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Bender RD built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Bender RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Bender RD carry?

About 46,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Bender RD?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Bender RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.