US Bridges

Sth 32-STH 57 over East River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth Zz to W · Structure no. B05007400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-STH 57 over East River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 32-STH 57 over East River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSth 32-STH 57
CrossesEast River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth Zz to W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.37604, -88.09013
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 32-STH 57 over East River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32-STH 57 over East 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 32-STH 57 over East River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32-STH 57 over East River?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32-STH 57 over East River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.