IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB
Carrying IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB over CTH Y (W LAYTON AVE)
0.2M E JCT STH 100, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB
The IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB bridge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin carries IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB over CTH Y (W LAYTON AVE). It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 14,100 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B40030400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB against other structures in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB?
IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB inspected?
IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB?
Ownership is not specified for IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB in the NBI.
How old is IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB and does age affect safety?
IH 43 NB/USH 45 NB was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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