US Bridges

Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 5th ST

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.1M N JCT Sth 172 · Structure no. B05001900000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,772
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 5th ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 5th ST in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 27,772 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,549 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 32- Ashland Av
CrossesLrd 5th ST
Location2.1M N JCT Sth 172
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.50889, -88.03093
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 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
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 5th ST built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 5th ST 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 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 5th ST carry?

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

How long is Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 5th ST?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32- Ashland Av over Lrd 5th ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.