US Bridges

Lrd Silver Creek R over IH 43

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 2.0M E JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. B36005900000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Silver Creek R over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Silver Creek R over IH 43 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Silver Creek R
CrossesIH 43
Location2.0M E JCT Sth 42
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.05236, -87.70639
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
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2023)
Projected traffic275 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 Silver Creek R over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Silver Creek R 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 Silver Creek R over IH 43 carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Silver Creek R over IH 43?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Silver Creek R over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.