US Bridges

Sth 42 over S Two Creeks

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Cth V · Structure no. B36017800000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 42 over S Two Creeks is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 42 over S Two Creeks in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSth 42
CrossesS Two Creeks
Location2.1M N JCT Cth V
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates44.27177, -87.56327
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 S Two Creeks built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 42 over S Two Creeks 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 Sth 42 over S Two Creeks carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 42 over S Two Creeks?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 42 over S Two Creeks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.