US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Cnw RR

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.2M S JCT Sth 147 · Structure no. B36009100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Cnw RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Cnw RR 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesCnw RR
Location1.2M S JCT Sth 147
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates44.26036, -87.78201
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 43 SB over Cnw RR built?

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

What condition is IH 43 SB over Cnw RR 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 IH 43 SB over Cnw RR carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 SB over Cnw RR?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.