US Bridges

Sth 172 EB Off Ram over Dutchmans Creek

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · At JCT Sth 32-172-B41 · Structure no. B05015200000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 172 EB Off Ram over Dutchmans Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 172 EB Off Ram over Dutchmans Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 172 EB Off Ram
CrossesDutchmans Creek
LocationAt JCT Sth 32-172-B41
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates44.47722, -88.06614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 172 EB Off Ram over Dutchmans Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 172 EB Off Ram over Dutchmans Creek 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 Off Ram over Dutchmans Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 172 EB Off Ram over Dutchmans Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 172 EB Off Ram over Dutchmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.