US Bridges

IH-43 over Neshota River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 4.1M N JCT Sth 96 to E · Structure no. B05023700000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-43 over Neshota River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH-43 over Neshota River 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 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,190 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH-43
CrossesNeshota River
Location4.1M N JCT Sth 96 to E
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates44.39859, -87.88267
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2022)
Projected traffic32,190 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-43 over Neshota River built?

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

What condition is IH-43 over Neshota River 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 over Neshota River carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH-43 over Neshota River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH-43 over Neshota River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.