US Bridges

IH 41-STH 32 over Beaver Creek

Good

Brown County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M S of Mason ST · Structure no. B05068800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 41-STH 32 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IH 41-STH 32 over Beaver Creek in Brown County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121,700 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 264 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 41-STH 32
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 M S of Mason ST
RouteInterstate 41
Coordinates44.52139, -88.08222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width264 ft (80.5 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,900 (2021)
Projected traffic121,700 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 41-STH 32 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 41-STH 32 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 41-STH 32 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 83,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IH 41-STH 32 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 264 ft wide.

Who owns IH 41-STH 32 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.