US Bridges

Lrd Playbird RD over IH 43

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. B59006700000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Playbird RD over IH 43 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Playbird RD over IH 43 in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Playbird RD
CrossesIH 43
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 42
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.80514, -87.76728
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic22 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 Playbird RD over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Playbird 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 Playbird RD over IH 43 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd Playbird RD over IH 43?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Playbird RD over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.