Cth Cl Viebahn S over Ih 43
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Cth Cl Viebahn S over Ih 43 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 740 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 142 of the 277 inventoried bridges in Manitowoc County rated fair (51.3%); 13 (4.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 260 ft |
| Location | 0.4M W Jct Cth Cl |
| NBI structure number | B36006200000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Manitowoc County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 43 over Fischer Creek | 1976 | 24,400 | Fair |
| Ih 43 over Calvin Creek | 1978 | 23,200 | Fair |
| Ih 43 over Silver Creek | 1978 | 23,200 | Fair |
| Ih 43 over Pine Creek | 1978 | 22,500 | Fair |
| Sth 42 over Manitowoc River | 1987 | 20,634 | Good |
| Sth 42 over Manitowoc River | 1987 | 20,634 | Good |
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