US Bridges

Sth 32-N Chicago a over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.3M N JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40052100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-N Chicago a over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 32-N Chicago a over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,784 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 32-N Chicago a
CrossesOak Creek
Location3.3M N JCT Sth 100
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates42.91609, -87.85935
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,784 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32-N Chicago a over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32-N Chicago a over Oak Creek 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-N Chicago a over Oak Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32-N Chicago a over Oak Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32-N Chicago a over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.