US Bridges

Sth 42 over Trib to Meeme CR

Good

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.17 MI N of Cth Xx Lt · Structure no. B36018000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 42 over Trib to Meeme CR is a concrete slab carrying Sth 42 over Trib to Meeme CR in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,990 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 42
CrossesTrib to Meeme CR
Location1.17 MI N of Cth Xx Lt
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates43.94427, -87.83136
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Trib to Meeme CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 42 over Trib to Meeme CR 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 Trib to Meeme CR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 42 over Trib to Meeme CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 42 over Trib to Meeme CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.