US Bridges

IH S-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd ST Paul Ave

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT IH-43/GREENFIE · Structure no. B40113100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
922 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH S-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd ST Paul Ave is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH S-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd ST Paul Ave in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 922 ft (280.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH S-E Ramp IH 43
CrossesLrd ST Paul Ave
Location1.2M N JCT IH-43/GREENFIE
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates43.03285, -87.92196
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length922 ft (280.9 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd ST Paul Ave built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH S-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd ST Paul Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does IH S-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd ST Paul Ave carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH S-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd ST Paul Ave?

The structure is 922 ft (280.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH S-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd ST Paul Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.