US Bridges

IH 43 over Land

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Sth 54 to W · Structure no. B05015800010000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
487 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 over Land is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 over Land in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 45 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 43,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,330 by 2043. The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIH 43
CrossesLand
Location2.3M N JCT Sth 54 to W
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates44.52898, -87.99424
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length487 ft (148.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,300 (2022)
Projected traffic56,330 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 over Land built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is IH 43 over Land 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 43 over Land carry?

About 43,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 over Land?

The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.