US Bridges

IH 43 SB over Cn RR

Good

Waukesha County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI S JCT Sth 83 · Structure no. B67033400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 43 SB over Cn RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 43 SB over Cn RR in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,280 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 43 SB
CrossesCn RR
Location0.4 MI S JCT Sth 83
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates42.8478, -88.32722
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2022)
Projected traffic32,280 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 SB over Cn RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 43 SB over Cn RR 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does IH 43 SB over Cn RR carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 43 SB over Cn RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 43 SB over Cn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.