US Bridges

Lrd Mueller RD over IH 43

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B59002300000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Mueller RD over IH 43 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Mueller RD over IH 43 in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Mueller RD
CrossesIH 43
Location0.8M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.78264, -87.76486
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mueller RD over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Lrd Mueller 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 November 2023.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Mueller RD over IH 43?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Mueller RD over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.