US Bridges

IH N-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd W ST Paul Ave

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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · N to E Ramp · Structure no. B40122100020000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,234 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH N-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd W ST Paul Ave is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH N-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd W ST Paul Ave 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 1,234 ft (376 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH N-E Ramp IH 43
CrossesLrd W ST Paul Ave
LocationN to E Ramp
RouteInterstate 43
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03517, -87.92474
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,234 ft (376 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 N-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd W ST Paul Ave built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH N-E Ramp IH 43 over Lrd W ST Paul 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 September 2021.

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

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,234 ft (376 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.