IH 43 SB over Lrd Elm Ridge RD
FairWalworth County, Wisconsin · 2.8 MI S JCT Sth 50 · Structure no. B64012300000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 43 SB over Lrd Elm Ridge RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Lrd Elm Ridge RD in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 6 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,020 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 43 SB over Lrd Elm Ridge RD built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is IH 43 SB over Lrd Elm Ridge RD 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 Lrd Elm Ridge RD carry?
About 10,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is IH 43 SB over Lrd Elm Ridge RD?
The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns IH 43 SB over Lrd Elm Ridge RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.