US Bridges

Lrd Lawson School over IH 43

Fair

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI N JCT Cth X · Structure no. B64012800000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Lawson School over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Lawson School over IH 43 in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,440 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Lawson School
CrossesIH 43
Location0.3 MI N JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.62006, -88.67838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,440 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Lawson School over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Lawson School 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Lawson School over IH 43 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Lawson School over IH 43?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Lawson School over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.