US Bridges

IH 43 SB over IH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81

Good

Rock County, Wisconsin · IH 43 / IH 39 / IH 90 Int · Structure no. B53030400000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,228 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over IH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over IH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81 in Rock County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 2,228 ft (679 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesIH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81
LocationIH 43 / IH 39 / IH 90 Int
RouteInterstate 43
CountyRock County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.52661, -88.97498
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,228 ft (679 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SB over IH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 SB over IH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 SB over IH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 43 SB over IH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81?

The structure is 2,228 ft (679 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over IH 39 / IH 90 / Sth 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.