US Bridges

IH 43 over Br Jackson Creek

Good

Walworth County, Wisconsin · 0.52 MI N JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B64014100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 over Br Jackson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 43 over Br Jackson Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,440 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH 43
CrossesBr Jackson Creek
Location0.52 MI N JCT Sth 67
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.66054, -88.53443
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,700 (2022)
Projected traffic28,440 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 over Br Jackson Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 43 over Br Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 43 over Br Jackson Creek carry?

About 23,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 over Br Jackson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 43 over Br Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.