US Bridges

Lrd Garton RD over IH 43

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. B59006800000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Garton RD over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Garton RD over IH 43 in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 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 Garton RD
CrossesIH 43
Location1.3M E JCT Sth 42
RouteCity Street 0
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.81958, -87.77167
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
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 Garton RD over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Garton RD over IH 43?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Garton RD over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.