US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 43 Sb-S over Sth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · At JCT IH 43-STH 54-57 · Structure no. B05021100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 43 Sb-S over Sth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 43 Sb-S over Sth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,160 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesIH Ramp IH 43 Sb-S
CrossesSth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB
LocationAt JCT IH 43-STH 54-57
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates44.5168, -87.95804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic49,160 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp IH 43 Sb-S over Sth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 43 Sb-S over Sth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB 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 Ramp IH 43 Sb-S over Sth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 43 Sb-S over Sth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 43 Sb-S over Sth 54 Wb-Sth 57 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.