US Bridges

IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Lrd Jay RD

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.1 MI N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B45005800000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Lrd Jay RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Lrd Jay RD 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,912 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB
CrossesLrd Jay RD
Location2.1 MI N JCT Cth D
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.52844, -87.82122
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic16,912 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Lrd Jay RD built?

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

What condition is IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Lrd Jay RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Lrd Jay RD carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Lrd Jay RD?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Lrd Jay RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.