US Bridges

Sth 42 over Coffrin Creek

Good

Door County, Wisconsin · 0.97 MI N of Cth X Lt · Structure no. B15002400000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 42 over Coffrin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 42 over Coffrin Creek in Door County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 42
CrossesCoffrin Creek
Location0.97 MI N of Cth X Lt
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates44.68778, -87.47833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 42 over Coffrin Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 42 over Coffrin Creek 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 42 over Coffrin Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 42 over Coffrin Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 42 over Coffrin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.