US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/ over Lrd 2nd ST

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.45 MI E JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B40131200060000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/ over Lrd 2nd ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/ over Lrd 2nd ST 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,800 by 2041. The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH Ramp IH 43 Nb/
CrossesLrd 2nd ST
Location0.45 MI E JCT IH 43
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.03542, -87.91435
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length381 ft (116 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic42,800 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ramp IH 43 Nb/ over Lrd 2nd ST built?

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

What condition is IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/ over Lrd 2nd ST 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/ over Lrd 2nd ST carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/ over Lrd 2nd ST?

The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 43 Nb/ over Lrd 2nd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.