US Bridges

Lrd Northwoods RD over IH 43

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.4 MI N JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. B45005900000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Northwoods RD over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Northwoods RD 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Northwoods RD
CrossesIH 43
Location1.4 MI N JCT Sth 33
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.40446, -87.92074
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length462 ft (140.7 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 Lrd Northwoods RD over IH 43 built?

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

What condition is Lrd Northwoods RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Northwoods RD over IH 43 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Northwoods RD over IH 43?

The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Northwoods RD over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.