US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Lrd Hilo DR

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 2.4 MI S JCT Sth 164 · Structure no. B67012300000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Lrd Hilo DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Lrd Hilo DR in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,880 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesLrd Hilo DR
Location2.4 MI S JCT Sth 164
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.89856, -88.25774
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2022)
Projected traffic20,880 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 SB over Lrd Hilo DR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 SB over Lrd Hilo DR 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 IH 43 SB over Lrd Hilo DR carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 SB over Lrd Hilo DR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Lrd Hilo DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.