US Bridges

Sth 32-GRAND Ave over Sauk Creek

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 33 · Structure no. B45000200000000

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-GRAND Ave over Sauk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sth 32-GRAND Ave over Sauk Creek in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 110 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,177 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 32-GRAND Ave
CrossesSauk Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 33
RouteState Highway 32
CountyOzaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.38745, -87.87577
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,177 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 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-GRAND Ave over Sauk Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is Sth 32-GRAND Ave over Sauk 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-GRAND Ave over Sauk Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32-GRAND Ave over Sauk Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32-GRAND Ave over Sauk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.