IH 43 SB -STH 42 S
Carrying IH 43 SB -STH 42 S over WISCONSIN CENTRAL RR
1.5M S JCT STH 42 TO N, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IH 43 SB -STH 42 S
The IH 43 SB -STH 42 S bridge in Manitowoc, Wisconsin carries IH 43 SB -STH 42 S over WISCONSIN CENTRAL RR. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.4 meters (156 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,450 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IH 43 SB -STH 42 S compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 47.4 m (156 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B36006700000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IH 43 SB -STH 42 S is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IH 43 SB -STH 42 S against other structures in Manitowoc and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IH 43 SB -STH 42 S?
IH 43 SB -STH 42 S in Manitowoc, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IH 43 SB -STH 42 S inspected?
IH 43 SB -STH 42 S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IH 43 SB -STH 42 S is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IH 43 SB -STH 42 S?
IH 43 SB -STH 42 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IH 43 SB -STH 42 S?
IH 43 SB -STH 42 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IH 43 SB -STH 42 S and does age affect safety?
IH 43 SB -STH 42 S was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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