US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Lrd Newton RD

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 5.8M S JCT Ush 151 · Structure no. B36023100000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Lrd Newton RD is a concrete slab carrying IH 43 SB over Lrd Newton RD 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, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesLrd Newton RD
Location5.8M S JCT Ush 151
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.99401, -87.72922
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 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 traffic11,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 SB over Lrd Newton RD built?

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

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

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 43 SB over Lrd Newton RD?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Lrd Newton RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.