US Bridges

Lrd Center Drive over IH 43

Poor

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Cth Es · Structure no. B67012200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Center Drive over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Center Drive over IH 43 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Center Drive
CrossesIH 43
Location0.1M S JCT Cth Es
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.90194, -88.24811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Center Drive over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Center Drive over IH 43 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Center Drive over IH 43 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Center Drive over IH 43?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Center Drive over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.