US Bridges

Sth 42 over Manitowoc River

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · At Manitowoc River · Structure no. B36012800010000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,634
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 42 over Manitowoc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 42 over Manitowoc River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,634 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,697 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 42
CrossesManitowoc River
LocationAt Manitowoc River
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates44.0916, -87.66046
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,634 (2022)
Projected traffic22,697 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$909,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 42 over Manitowoc River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 42 over Manitowoc River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 42 over Manitowoc River carry?

About 20,634 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 42 over Manitowoc River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 42 over Manitowoc River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.