US Bridges

Sth 32 over Fox River

Fair

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 57 to N · Structure no. B05033900000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,674 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 32 over Fox River in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 29,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,300 by 2042. The structure is 1,674 ft (510.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 32
CrossesFox River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 57 to N
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBrown County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.44742, -88.06757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,674 ft (510.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2021)
Projected traffic35,300 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32 over Fox River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32 over Fox 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 32 over Fox River carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 32 over Fox River?

The structure is 1,674 ft (510.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32 over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.