US Bridges

IH 43 Sb-Sth 57 SB over Sth 33

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 4.5M S JCT Sth 32 to S · Structure no. B45003500000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 Sb-Sth 57 SB over Sth 33 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 Sb-Sth 57 SB over Sth 33 in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,900 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesIH 43 Sb-Sth 57 SB
CrossesSth 33
Location4.5M S JCT Sth 32 to S
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.38526, -87.92828
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2022)
Projected traffic38,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-Sth 57 SB over Sth 33 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is IH 43 Sb-Sth 57 SB over Sth 33 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 43 Sb-Sth 57 SB over Sth 33 carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 Sb-Sth 57 SB over Sth 33?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 Sb-Sth 57 SB over Sth 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.