US Bridges

IH 43 NB over Cth J

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 2.4M N JCT Sth 23 to E · Structure no. B59018700000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB over Cth J is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 43 NB over Cth J in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,600 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 NB
CrossesCth J
Location2.4M N JCT Sth 23 to E
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates43.78975, -87.76398
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic41,600 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Cth J built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 NB over Cth J 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 2021.

How much traffic does IH 43 NB over Cth J carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 NB over Cth J?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB over Cth J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.