US Bridges

Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br Manitowoc River

Fair

Calumet County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth P · Structure no. B08001800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br Manitowoc River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br Manitowoc River in Calumet 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,430 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesSth 32-STH 57
CrossesN Br Manitowoc River
Location0.4M N JCT Cth P
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.17516, -88.16215
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,430 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Manitowoc River built?

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

What condition is Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br Manitowoc 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 32-STH 57 over N Br Manitowoc River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.