US Bridges

Sth 32 Sb-N Farwel over Abandoned RR

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 2.5M S JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40014500000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,171
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 Sb-N Farwel over Abandoned RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Sth 32 Sb-N Farwel over Abandoned RR in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,110 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 32 Sb-N Farwel
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location2.5M S JCT Sth 190
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates43.05841, -87.88703
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,171 (2023)
Projected traffic7,110 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32 Sb-N Farwel over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Sth 32 Sb-N Farwel over Abandoned RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 32 Sb-N Farwel over Abandoned RR carry?

About 8,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32 Sb-N Farwel over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32 Sb-N Farwel over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.