US Bridges

IH 43 NB over Lrd Wilson-Lima RD

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 5.6M N JCT Sth 32 to N · Structure no. B59004600000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB over Lrd Wilson-Lima RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 43 NB over Lrd Wilson-Lima RD in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,679 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 43 NB
CrossesLrd Wilson-Lima RD
Location5.6M N JCT Sth 32 to N
RouteInterstate 43
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.64464, -87.76881
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2021)
Projected traffic20,679 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB over Lrd Wilson-Lima RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 NB over Lrd Wilson-Lima 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 Wilson-Lima RD carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 NB over Lrd Wilson-Lima RD?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB over Lrd Wilson-Lima RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.