US Bridges

Sth 32 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 2.1M W JCT Sth 54 · Structure no. B05028400000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,394
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 32 over Beaver Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 26,394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,033 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSth 32
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.1M W JCT Sth 54
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.52444, -88.07417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,394 (2022)
Projected traffic29,033 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32 over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 32 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 26,394 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.