US Bridges

Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.4M N JCT Sth 172 · Structure no. B05001800000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
730 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
27,772
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 27,772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,549 by 2043. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 32- Ashland Av
CrossesLrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol
Location2.4M N JCT Sth 172
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.50685, -88.03237
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,772 (2022)
Projected traffic30,549 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol carry?

About 27,772 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 6th ST & Cnrr (wc/Ol?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.