US Bridges

IH-43 NB/IH-94 WB over Lrd S 6th ST

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.60 MI S JCT W Howard Av · Structure no. B40083000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-43 NB/IH-94 WB over Lrd S 6th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-43 NB/IH-94 WB over Lrd S 6th 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 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,000 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH-43 NB/IH-94 WB
CrossesLrd S 6th ST
Location0.60 MI S JCT W Howard Av
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.96653, -87.91961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 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 traffic139,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-43 NB/IH-94 WB over Lrd S 6th ST built?

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

What condition is IH-43 NB/IH-94 WB over Lrd S 6th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IH-43 NB/IH-94 WB over Lrd S 6th ST carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH-43 NB/IH-94 WB over Lrd S 6th ST?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns IH-43 NB/IH-94 WB over Lrd S 6th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.