US Bridges

IH 43 NB over Sth 164

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 6.8 MI N JCT Sth 83 · Structure no. B67032400000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB over Sth 164 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB over Sth 164 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 21,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,550 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesIH 43 NB
CrossesSth 164
Location6.8 MI N JCT Sth 83
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.91093, -88.21745
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2022)
Projected traffic26,550 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Sth 164 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 NB over Sth 164 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does IH 43 NB over Sth 164 carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 43 NB over Sth 164?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB over Sth 164?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.