US Bridges

IH Ramp IH 43 Nb-W over Lrd Irwin Ave

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Webster Ave · Structure no. B05022300000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH Ramp IH 43 Nb-W over Lrd Irwin Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH Ramp IH 43 Nb-W over Lrd Irwin Ave in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,537 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesIH Ramp IH 43 Nb-W
CrossesLrd Irwin Ave
Location0.1M E JCT Webster Ave
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates44.52639, -87.98461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic27,537 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 Nb-W over Lrd Irwin Ave built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH Ramp IH 43 Nb-W over Lrd Irwin Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IH Ramp IH 43 Nb-W over Lrd Irwin Ave carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH Ramp IH 43 Nb-W over Lrd Irwin Ave?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH Ramp IH 43 Nb-W over Lrd Irwin Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.