US Bridges

Cth Xx over Meeme River

Fair

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 1.0M E JCT Sth 42 to S · Structure no. B36091000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth Xx over Meeme River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth Xx over Meeme River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 years old, older 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 6 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,405 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCth Xx
CrossesMeeme River
Location1.0M E JCT Sth 42 to S
RouteCounty Highway 0XX
CountyManitowoc County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.92077, -87.81215
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2042
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth Xx over Meeme River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Cth Xx over Meeme 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cth Xx over Meeme River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cth Xx over Meeme River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cth Xx over Meeme River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.