US Bridges

IH 43 NB over Lrd Glendale Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40101900000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB over Lrd Glendale Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB over Lrd Glendale Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62,700 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 43 NB
CrossesLrd Glendale Ave
Location0.9 MI N JCT Sth 190
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.09996, -87.9181
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,700 (2021)
Projected traffic62,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 NB over Lrd Glendale Ave built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 NB over Lrd Glendale Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 NB over Lrd Glendale Ave carry?

About 62,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 43 NB over Lrd Glendale Ave?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB over Lrd Glendale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.