US Bridges

IH Ramp Highland a over IH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · Highland Ent to IH-43 NB · Structure no. B40068800000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp Highland a over IH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp Highland a over IH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth 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 6 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH Ramp Highland a
CrossesIH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth
LocationHighland Ent to IH-43 NB
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.04731, -87.9258
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,900 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp Highland a over IH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp Highland a over IH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth 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 Ramp Highland a over IH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp Highland a over IH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp Highland a over IH Ramp IH-43 NB to Sth?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.