US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Cth T-Maribel RD

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 2.6M S JCT Sth 96 · Structure no. B36010000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Cth T-Maribel RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 43 SB over Cth T-Maribel RD 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,550 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesCth T-Maribel RD
Location2.6M S JCT Sth 96
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates44.31827, -87.80721
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2021)
Projected traffic18,550 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Cth T-Maribel RD built?

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

What condition is IH 43 SB over Cth T-Maribel RD 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 43 SB over Cth T-Maribel RD carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 SB over Cth T-Maribel RD?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Cth T-Maribel RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.