US Bridges

IH-43 SB over Lrd Pine Grove RD

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.8M S JCT Cth Mm to W · Structure no. B05024500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-43 SB over Lrd Pine Grove RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH-43 SB over Lrd Pine Grove RD in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 11,150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH-43 SB
CrossesLrd Pine Grove RD
Location1.8M S JCT Cth Mm to W
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates44.41504, -87.89613
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,150 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH-43 SB over Lrd Pine Grove RD built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-43 SB over Lrd Pine Grove 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 SB over Lrd Pine Grove RD carry?

About 11,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH-43 SB over Lrd Pine Grove RD?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH-43 SB over Lrd Pine Grove RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.