US Bridges

IH 43 NB over Point Creek

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 3.8M N JCT Cth Xx · Structure no. B36023000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB over Point Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB over Point Creek in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,937 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIH 43 NB
CrossesPoint Creek
Location3.8M N JCT Cth Xx
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.96799, -87.73602
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2021)
Projected traffic12,937 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 NB over Point Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 NB over Point Creek 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 NB over Point Creek carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 NB over Point Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB over Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.