US Bridges

IH 43 NB N-S Freew over Lrd W Silver Spring DR

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1 MI N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40058300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 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 W Silver Spring DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB N-S Freew over Lrd W Silver Spring DR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,800 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 NB N-S Freew
CrossesLrd W Silver Spring DR
Location2.1 MI N JCT Sth 190
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.11849, -87.91841
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,350 (2022)
Projected traffic52,800 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 NB N-S Freew over Lrd W Silver Spring DR built?

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

What condition is IH 43 NB N-S Freew over Lrd W Silver Spring DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does IH 43 NB N-S Freew over Lrd W Silver Spring DR 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 W Silver Spring DR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB N-S Freew over Lrd W Silver Spring DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.