US Bridges

IH 43 NB over Lrd Edgewood Ave

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 2.5 MI N JCT Sth 83 · Structure no. B67013200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB over Lrd Edgewood Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB over Lrd Edgewood Ave 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 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 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 43 NB
CrossesLrd Edgewood Ave
Location2.5 MI N JCT Sth 83
RouteInterstate 43
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.8738, -88.28842
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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 NB over Lrd Edgewood Ave built?

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

What condition is IH 43 NB over Lrd Edgewood Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 NB over Lrd Edgewood Ave carry?

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

How long is IH 43 NB over Lrd Edgewood Ave?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB over Lrd Edgewood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.