US Bridges

Lrd Wells ST over IH 43

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1 MI E JCT Sth 57 · Structure no. B40068400000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Wells ST over IH 43 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Wells ST over IH 43 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,120 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Wells ST
CrossesIH 43
Location1.1 MI E JCT Sth 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04017, -87.92543
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wells ST over IH 43 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Wells ST over IH 43 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 2021.

How much traffic does Lrd Wells ST over IH 43 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Wells ST over IH 43?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Wells ST over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.