US Bridges

Sth 32-BROADWAY ST over Milwaukee River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Sth 59 · Structure no. B40095200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,515
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-BROADWAY ST over Milwaukee River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Sth 32-BROADWAY ST over Milwaukee River 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 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 6,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,064 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 32-BROADWAY ST
CrossesMilwaukee River
Location0.6M N JCT Sth 59
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.02981, -87.90773
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,515 (2023)
Projected traffic8,064 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32-BROADWAY ST over Milwaukee River built?

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

What condition is Sth 32-BROADWAY ST over Milwaukee 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-BROADWAY ST over Milwaukee River carry?

About 6,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32-BROADWAY ST over Milwaukee River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32-BROADWAY ST over Milwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.