US Bridges

Sth 172 EB over Ush Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Ush 41 · Structure no. B05010800000000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
42,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 172 EB over Ush Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 172 EB over Ush Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 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 6 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 42,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 172 EB
CrossesUsh Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA
Location1.1M E JCT Ush 41
RouteState Highway 172
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.47794, -88.06025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,350 (2022)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 172 EB over Ush Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Sth 172 EB over Ush Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 172 EB over Ush Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA carry?

About 42,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 172 EB over Ush Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA?

The structure is 382 ft (116.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 172 EB over Ush Sth 32-USH B41(ASHLA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.