US Bridges

IH N-W Ramp IH 43 over Lrd N 13th ST & W Tory H

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.1 M S OFIH-43/WELLS · Structure no. B40122200000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
918 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH N-W Ramp IH 43 over Lrd N 13th ST & W Tory H is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying IH N-W Ramp IH 43 over Lrd N 13th ST & W Tory H 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,400 by 2042. The structure is 918 ft (279.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH N-W Ramp IH 43
CrossesLrd N 13th ST & W Tory H
Location1.1 M S OFIH-43/WELLS
RouteInterstate 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.03727, -87.92563
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length918 ft (279.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2022)
Projected traffic32,400 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH N-W Ramp IH 43 over Lrd N 13th ST & W Tory H built?

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

What condition is IH N-W Ramp IH 43 over Lrd N 13th ST & W Tory H 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 N-W Ramp IH 43 over Lrd N 13th ST & W Tory H carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH N-W Ramp IH 43 over Lrd N 13th ST & W Tory H?

The structure is 918 ft (279.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH N-W Ramp IH 43 over Lrd N 13th ST & W Tory H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.