US Bridges

IH I 43 SB Off Ram over Pine Creek

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B36006400000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH I 43 SB Off Ram over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH I 43 SB Off Ram over Pine Creek 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH I 43 SB Off Ram
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth C
RouteInterstate 0
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.00898, -87.72212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH I 43 SB Off Ram over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is IH I 43 SB Off Ram over Pine 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 I 43 SB Off Ram over Pine Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH I 43 SB Off Ram over Pine Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH I 43 SB Off Ram over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.