IH 43 SB over IH 794
GoodMilwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S Wisconsin Av · Structure no. B40121100020000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 968 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 43 SB over IH 794 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over IH 794 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,800 by 2041. The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 43 SB over IH 794 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 43 SB over IH 794 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does IH 43 SB over IH 794 carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is IH 43 SB over IH 794?
The structure is 968 ft (295 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns IH 43 SB over IH 794?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.