US Bridges

IH 43 NB over Indian Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7 Miles South of Sth 10 · Structure no. B40102600000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB over Indian Creek 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 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 40,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51,600 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 43 NB
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.7 Miles South of Sth 10
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.16715, -87.91559
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2022)
Projected traffic51,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NB over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 43 NB over Indian Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 NB over Indian Creek carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 43 NB over Indian Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.