US Bridges

Sth 32 over Pike River

Good

Kenosha County, Wisconsin · 0.9M S JCT Cth E · Structure no. B30008800000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 over Pike River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 32 over Pike River in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,240 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 32
CrossesPike River
Location0.9M S JCT Cth E
RouteState Highway 32
CountyKenosha County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.62541, -87.82357
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32 over Pike River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32 over Pike River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 32 over Pike River carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 32 over Pike River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32 over Pike River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.