US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Lrd Glendale Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40102000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Lrd Glendale Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Lrd Glendale Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 63,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75,600 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesLrd Glendale Ave
Location0.9 MI N JCT Sth 190
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.10018, -87.91848
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2022)
Projected traffic75,600 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 SB over Lrd Glendale Ave built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 SB 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 July 2024.

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

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 43 SB 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 91 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Lrd Glendale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.