US Bridges

Cth B over IH 43

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 MI N JCT Cth Ll · Structure no. B45004200000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over IH 43 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth B over IH 43 in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCth B
CrossesIH 43
Location0.1 MI N JCT Cth Ll
RouteCounty Highway 0B
Coordinates43.41103, -87.89094
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cth B over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over IH 43 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B over IH 43 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over IH 43?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.