US Bridges

Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br East River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 3.4M N JCT Sth 96 · Structure no. B05026800000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br East River is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSth 32-STH 57
CrossesN Br East River
Location3.4M N JCT Sth 96
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.36264, -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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 N Br East River built?

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

What condition is Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br 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 N Br East River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br East River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.