US Bridges

Lrd Atkinson Drive over IH 43

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Ush 141 · Structure no. B05022600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Atkinson Drive over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Atkinson Drive over IH 43 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,985 by 2043. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Atkinson Drive
CrossesIH 43
Location0.4M N JCT Ush 141
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.53922, -88.02478
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,985 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lrd Atkinson Drive over IH 43 built?

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

What condition is Lrd Atkinson Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Atkinson Drive over IH 43 carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Atkinson Drive over IH 43?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Atkinson Drive over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.