US Bridges

Lrd E Spring Valle over Meeme River

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.2M W JCT Sth 42 · Structure no. B36016700000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Spring Valle over Meeme River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd E Spring Valle over Meeme River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd E Spring Valle
CrossesMeeme River
Location0.2M W JCT Sth 42
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.93507, -87.83252
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lrd E Spring Valle over Meeme River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Spring Valle over Meeme 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Spring Valle over Meeme River carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lrd E Spring Valle over Meeme River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Spring Valle over Meeme River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.