US Bridges

Sth 32-STH 57 over East River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth K · Structure no. B05026200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-STH 57 over East River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 32-STH 57 over East River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 32-STH 57
CrossesEast River
Location2.0M N JCT Cth K
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.25387, -88.11846
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 1981, making it 44 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 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32-STH 57 over East River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.