US Bridges

IH 43 Sb/Ih 94 EB over Lrd S 13th ST

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 4.5 MI S JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40082900000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
690 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 Sb/Ih 94 EB over Lrd S 13th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 Sb/Ih 94 EB over Lrd S 13th ST in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71,000 by 2041. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 Sb/Ih 94 EB
CrossesLrd S 13th ST
Location4.5 MI S JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.96636, -87.92689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length690 ft (210.3 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 traffic71,000 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sb/Ih 94 EB over Lrd S 13th ST built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 Sb/Ih 94 EB over Lrd S 13th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 43 Sb/Ih 94 EB over Lrd S 13th ST carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 43 Sb/Ih 94 EB over Lrd S 13th ST?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 Sb/Ih 94 EB over Lrd S 13th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.