IH 43 NB over Lrd Smies RD
FairSheboygan County, Wisconsin · 1.4M N JCT Sth 32 to N · Structure no. B59003900000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 43 NB over Lrd Smies RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 43 NB over Lrd Smies RD in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,850 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 43 NB over Lrd Smies RD built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is IH 43 NB over Lrd Smies RD 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 IH 43 NB over Lrd Smies RD carry?
About 14,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IH 43 NB over Lrd Smies RD?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 43 NB over Lrd Smies RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.