US Bridges

Sth 32 over Oconto River

Good

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 2.0M N JCT Cth Cc · Structure no. B42012600000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 over Oconto River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 32 over Oconto River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,750 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 32
CrossesOconto River
Location2.0M N JCT Cth Cc
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates44.88187, -88.24717
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 over Oconto River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32 over Oconto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 32 over Oconto River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 32 over Oconto River?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32 over Oconto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.