US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Cth O (moorland Rd)

Fair

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 3.1M S JCT Ush 45 to S · Structure no. B67029300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Cth O (moorland Rd) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Cth O (moorland Rd) in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 26,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43,700 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesCth O (moorland Rd)
Location3.1M S JCT Ush 45 to S
RouteInterstate 43
CountyWaukesha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95295, -88.10862
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2022)
Projected traffic43,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 43 SB over Cth O (moorland Rd) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 SB over Cth O (moorland 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 43 SB over Cth O (moorland Rd) carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH 43 SB over Cth O (moorland Rd)?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Cth O (moorland Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.