Sth 172 WB over IH 43
FairBrown County, Wisconsin · 0.5M W JCT IH 43 to N · Structure no. B05019000000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 422 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 172 WB over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 172 WB over IH 43 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2043. The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 172 WB over IH 43 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 172 WB over IH 43 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 172 WB over IH 43 carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sth 172 WB over IH 43?
The structure is 422 ft (128.7 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 172 WB over IH 43?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.