US Bridges

IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Cth Ll

Good

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.5 MI N JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B45004800000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Cth Ll is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Cth Ll 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 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,180 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB
CrossesCth Ll
Location2.5 MI N JCT Sth 32
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.43621, -87.84158
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2021)
Projected traffic16,180 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Cth Ll built?

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

What condition is IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Cth Ll 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Cth Ll carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Cth Ll?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 Nb-Sth 32 NB over Cth Ll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.