US Bridges

Lrd Fischer Creek over IH 43

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B36004300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Fischer Creek over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Fischer Creek over IH 43 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Fischer Creek
CrossesIH 43
Location0.6M E JCT Cth N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.93577, -87.74985
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic138 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fischer Creek over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Fischer Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Fischer Creek over IH 43 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Fischer Creek over IH 43?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Fischer Creek over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.