US Bridges

Cth Ff over IH 43

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B59007000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Ff over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Ff 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 374 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Ff
CrossesIH 43
Location0.5M E JCT Cth Y
RouteCounty Highway 0FF
CountySheboygan County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.84855, -87.77133
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2023)
Projected traffic374 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 Cth Ff over IH 43 built?

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

What condition is Cth Ff 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 Cth Ff over IH 43 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Cth Ff over IH 43?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Ff over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.