US Bridges

Lrd Bowers RD over IH 43

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.27 MI N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B64009400000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Bowers RD over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Bowers RD over IH 43 in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,480 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Bowers RD
CrossesIH 43
Location0.27 MI N JCT Cth D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalworth County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.74763, -88.44518
Functional classRural Major 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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.2 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bowers RD over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Bowers 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 October 2023.

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

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Bowers RD over IH 43?

The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Bowers RD over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.