US Bridges

IH 43-NB Port Wash over Lrd Glendale Ave

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9 MI N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40102100000000

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
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43-NB Port Wash over Lrd Glendale Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43-NB Port Wash 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 6,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,900 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 43-NB Port Wash
CrossesLrd Glendale Ave
Location0.9 MI N JCT Sth 190
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.09994, -87.91793
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 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 width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Port Wash over Lrd Glendale Ave built?

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

What condition is IH 43-NB Port Wash 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-NB Port Wash over Lrd Glendale Ave carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 43-NB Port Wash 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43-NB Port Wash over Lrd Glendale Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.