IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Lexington Blvd
FairMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.8 MI N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40058100000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Lexington Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Lexington Blvd 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 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,325 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Lexington Blvd built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Lexington Blvd 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Lexington Blvd carry?
About 54,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Lexington Blvd?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns IH 43 Nb-N-S Freew over Lrd Lexington Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.