US Bridges

Sth 42-MADISON Ave over Pigeon River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 2.6M N JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B59008900000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 42-MADISON Ave over Pigeon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 42-MADISON Ave over Pigeon River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSth 42-MADISON Ave
CrossesPigeon River
Location2.6M N JCT Cth Y
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates43.83327, -87.81721
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-MADISON Ave over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 42-MADISON Ave over Pigeon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 42-MADISON Ave over Pigeon River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 42-MADISON Ave over Pigeon River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 42-MADISON Ave over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.