US Bridges

IH-43 over Lrd Klondike RD

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Ush 141 to N · Structure no. B05018600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-43 over Lrd Klondike RD is a concrete continuous frame carrying IH-43 over Lrd Klondike RD in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,660 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 283 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH-43
CrossesLrd Klondike RD
Location2.7M N JCT Ush 141 to N
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates44.45058, -87.95771
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width283 ft (86.3 m)
Roadway width262 ft (80 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic46,660 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lrd Klondike RD built?

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

What condition is IH-43 over Lrd Klondike RD 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 over Lrd Klondike RD carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH-43 over Lrd Klondike RD?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 283 ft wide.

Who owns IH-43 over Lrd Klondike RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.