IH 43 SB over Point Creek
FairManitowoc County, Wisconsin · 7.6M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B36004700000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 43 SB over Point Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Point 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,825 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 43 SB over Point Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 43 SB over Point 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 SB over Point Creek carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IH 43 SB over Point Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns IH 43 SB over Point Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.