US Bridges

Cth Cl Viebahn S over IH 43

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Cth Cl · Structure no. B36006200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Cl Viebahn S over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Cl Viebahn S over IH 43 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,140 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Cl Viebahn S
CrossesIH 43
Location0.4M W JCT Cth Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0CL
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.06647, -87.70713
Functional classUrban 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2023)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Cl Viebahn S over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth Cl Viebahn S 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 Cl Viebahn S over IH 43 carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Cl Viebahn S over IH 43?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Cl Viebahn S over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.