US Bridges

Sth 32-STH 57 over Sheboygan River

Poor

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Sth 67 · Structure no. B36001500000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-STH 57 over Sheboygan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 32-STH 57 over Sheboygan River in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 32-STH 57
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.4M N JCT Sth 67
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates43.91194, -88.02922
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$561,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32-STH 57 over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32-STH 57 over Sheboygan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 32-STH 57 over Sheboygan River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32-STH 57 over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32-STH 57 over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.