US Bridges

Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH43

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT I-94 · Structure no. B40068300010000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH43 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH43 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,500 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Wisconsin Ave
CrossesIH43
Location0.5M N JCT I-94
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.03858, -87.92525
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH43 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH43 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH43 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH43?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wisconsin Ave over IH43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.