US Bridges

Lrd Crowbar DR over IH 43

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI S JCT Cth Es · Structure no. B67011400000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Crowbar DR over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Crowbar DR over IH 43 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 422 ft (128.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Crowbar DR
CrossesIH 43
Location0.1 MI S JCT Cth Es
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92433, -88.1888
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length422 ft (128.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crowbar DR over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Lrd Crowbar DR over IH 43 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Crowbar DR over IH 43 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Crowbar DR over IH 43?

The structure is 422 ft (128.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Crowbar DR over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.