US Bridges

Cth V Hillcrest over IH 43

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 3.6M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B36008100000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V Hillcrest over IH 43 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V Hillcrest over IH 43 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,306 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCth V Hillcrest
CrossesIH 43
Location3.6M E JCT Cth H
RouteCounty Highway 0V
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.197, -87.73096
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (34.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,306 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 V Hillcrest over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V Hillcrest 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 V Hillcrest over IH 43 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth V Hillcrest over IH 43?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (34.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V Hillcrest over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.