IH 43 NB over Lrd Baird Creek RD
FairBrown County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Cth V · Structure no. B05020600000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 323 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 43 NB over Lrd Baird Creek RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB over Lrd Baird Creek RD in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,400 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 43 NB over Lrd Baird Creek RD built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 43 NB over Lrd Baird Creek 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 NB over Lrd Baird Creek RD carry?
About 18,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is IH 43 NB over Lrd Baird Creek RD?
The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 43 NB over Lrd Baird Creek RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.