US Bridges

IH 43 NB over Cn RR

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 5.2 MI N JCT Sth 20 · Structure no. B67013000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 NB over Cn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 NB over Cn RR in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,140 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 NB
CrossesCn RR
Location5.2 MI N JCT Sth 20
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.84688, -88.32765
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,450 (2022)
Projected traffic16,140 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NB over Cn RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 NB over Cn RR 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 NB over Cn RR carry?

About 13,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 NB over Cn RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 NB over Cn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.