US Bridges

Cth X over IH 43

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B36004500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth X over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth X 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCth X
CrossesIH 43
Location1.0M E JCT Cth N
RouteCounty Highway 0X
Coordinates43.95035, -87.74079
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Cth X over IH 43 built?

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

What condition is Cth X 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 Cth X over IH 43 carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth X over IH 43?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth X over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.