US Bridges

Sth 42 over East Twin River

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N Jct. Sth 147 · Structure no. B36015500000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
494 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 42 over East Twin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sth 42 over East Twin River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2041. The structure is 494 ft (150.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSth 42
CrossesEast Twin River
Location0.2M N Jct. Sth 147
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates44.15359, -87.56494
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length494 ft (150.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 42 over East Twin River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 42 over East Twin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 42 over East Twin River carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 42 over East Twin River?

The structure is 494 ft (150.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 42 over East Twin River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.