US Bridges

Lrd Middle RD over IH 43-STH 42

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 3.8M E JCT Cth Jj · Structure no. B36006900000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Middle RD over IH 43-STH 42 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Middle RD over IH 43-STH 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Middle RD
CrossesIH 43-STH 42
Location3.8M E JCT Cth Jj
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates44.09333, -87.73167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic110 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 Middle RD over IH 43-STH 42 built?

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

What condition is Lrd Middle RD over IH 43-STH 42 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Middle RD over IH 43-STH 42 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Middle RD over IH 43-STH 42?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Middle RD over IH 43-STH 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.