US Bridges

Lrd Orchard RD over IH 43

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 2.6M E JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. B59007300000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Orchard RD over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Orchard 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Orchard RD
CrossesIH 43
Location2.6M E JCT Sth 42
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.87738, -87.7716
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic193 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 Orchard RD over IH 43 built?

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

What condition is Lrd Orchard RD over IH 43 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Orchard RD over IH 43 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Orchard RD over IH 43?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Orchard RD over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.