US Bridges

Sth 32-KINNICKINNI over Kinnickinic River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 10.0M N JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40059100000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,490
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-KINNICKINNI over Kinnickinic River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Sth 32-KINNICKINNI over Kinnickinic River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,075 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSth 32-KINNICKINNI
CrossesKinnickinic River
Location10.0M N JCT Sth 100
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.00806, -87.9081
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,490 (2023)
Projected traffic6,075 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32-KINNICKINNI over Kinnickinic River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32-KINNICKINNI over Kinnickinic 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 32-KINNICKINNI over Kinnickinic River carry?

About 10,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32-KINNICKINNI over Kinnickinic River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32-KINNICKINNI over Kinnickinic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.