US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I over Lrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5 MI N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40112100000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
884 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I over Lrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I over Lrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2042. The structure is 884 ft (269.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I
CrossesLrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo
Location0.5 MI N JCT Sth 59
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.0294, -87.92238
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length884 ft (269.3 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I over Lrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I over Lrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo 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 2021.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I over Lrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I over Lrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo?

The structure is 884 ft (269.3 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/I over Lrd Canal St/Cprr/Menomo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.