US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Sth 120

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 2.0 MI S JCT Sth 20 · Structure no. B64009100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Sth 120 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Sth 120 in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesSth 120
Location2.0 MI S JCT Sth 20
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.77441, -88.40534
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2022)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over Sth 120 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 SB over Sth 120 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 SB over Sth 120 carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 SB over Sth 120?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Sth 120?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.