US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Cnw RR

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Sth 28 to W · Structure no. B59005200000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Cnw RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Cnw RR in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 28,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,350 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesCnw RR
Location0.9M S JCT Sth 28 to W
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.70715, -87.76081
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,300 (2023)
Projected traffic28,350 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB over Cnw RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 SB over Cnw RR 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 SB over Cnw RR carry?

About 28,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 SB over Cnw RR?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Cnw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.