US Bridges

IH-43 SB to Highla over Sth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI S JCT STH145 · Structure no. B40068700000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-43 SB to Highla over Sth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-43 SB to Highla over Sth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH-43 SB to Highla
CrossesSth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr
Location0.1 MI S JCT STH145
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.04824, -87.9267
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-43 SB to Highla over Sth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr built?

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

What condition is IH-43 SB to Highla over Sth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH-43 SB to Highla over Sth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH-43 SB to Highla over Sth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH-43 SB to Highla over Sth 145 to IH-43 SB Entr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.