US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Lrd Rosecrans RD

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.6M S JCT Sth 96 · Structure no. B36010300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Lrd Rosecrans RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Lrd Rosecrans 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 5 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,260 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesLrd Rosecrans RD
Location1.6M S JCT Sth 96
RouteInterstate 43
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.32259, -87.82704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2022)
Projected traffic13,260 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lrd Rosecrans RD built?

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

What condition is IH 43 SB over Lrd Rosecrans 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 Lrd Rosecrans RD carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 SB over Lrd Rosecrans RD?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Lrd Rosecrans RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.