US Bridges

Lrd Silver Beach R over IH 43|STH 32

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth Ll · Structure no. B45005600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Silver Beach R over IH 43|STH 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Silver Beach R over IH 43|STH 32 in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Silver Beach R
CrossesIH 43|STH 32
Location0.2M E JCT Cth Ll
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOzaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.51403, -87.82491
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lrd Silver Beach R over IH 43|STH 32 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Silver Beach R over IH 43|STH 32 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Silver Beach R over IH 43|STH 32 carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Silver Beach R over IH 43|STH 32?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Silver Beach R over IH 43|STH 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.