US Bridges

Sth 32 SB over IH 43

Fair

Ozaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI S JCT IH 43 · Structure no. B45004500000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 SB over IH 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 32 SB over IH 43 in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,350 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 32 SB
CrossesIH 43
Location0.3 MI S JCT IH 43
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates43.41251, -87.87137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,350 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32 SB over IH 43 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Sth 32 SB over IH 43 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 32 SB over IH 43 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32 SB over IH 43?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32 SB over IH 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.