US Bridges

IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd S13th ST

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 4.5 MI S JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40082800000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
699 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd S13th ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd S13th ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,200 by 2041. The structure is 699 ft (213.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 43 NB/94 WB
CrossesLrd S13th ST
Location4.5 MI S JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.96569, -87.92935
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length699 ft (213.2 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2021)
Projected traffic73,200 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd S13th ST built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd S13th ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd S13th ST carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd S13th ST?

The structure is 699 ft (213.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB/94 WB over Lrd S13th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.