US Bridges

Sth 29-STH 32 over Lancaster Brook

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Cth Ff · Structure no. B05003200000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29-STH 32 over Lancaster Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 29-STH 32 over Lancaster Brook 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 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 36,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,320 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 29-STH 32
CrossesLancaster Brook
Location0.9M E JCT Cth Ff
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.55347, -88.1142
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,100 (2023)
Projected traffic43,320 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 29-STH 32 over Lancaster Brook built?

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

What condition is Sth 29-STH 32 over Lancaster Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 29-STH 32 over Lancaster Brook carry?

About 36,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29-STH 32 over Lancaster Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 29-STH 32 over Lancaster Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.