US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Cth F

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 2.7 MI S JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B64011500000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Cth F is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Cth F in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,140 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesCth F
Location2.7 MI S JCT Sth 67
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.64479, -88.59002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,950 (2022)
Projected traffic13,140 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over Cth F built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 SB over Cth F 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 SB over Cth F carry?

About 10,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 SB over Cth F?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Cth F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.