Lrd 43rd ST over Root River
PoorRacine County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. P51004400000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,762
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lrd 43rd ST over Root River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 43rd ST over Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,938 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lrd 43rd ST over Root River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lrd 43rd ST over Root River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lrd 43rd ST over Root River carry?
About 1,762 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lrd 43rd ST over Root River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lrd 43rd ST over Root River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.