US Bridges

IH 43 over Fischer Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth Xx · Structure no. B36003600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 over Fischer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 43 over Fischer Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,680 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIH 43
CrossesFischer Creek
Location1.7M N JCT Cth Xx
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.94122, -87.74298
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2021)
Projected traffic31,680 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Fischer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 over Fischer Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 over Fischer Creek carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 over Fischer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 43 over Fischer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.