US Bridges

Sth 32-N Main ST over Root River

Fair

Racine County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B51008000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32-N Main ST over Root River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Sth 32-N Main ST over Root River in Racine County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 32-N Main ST
CrossesRoot River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 38
RouteState Highway 32
CountyRacine County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.73359, -87.78438
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2041
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32-N Main ST over Root River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32-N Main ST over Root 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-N Main ST over Root River carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32-N Main ST over Root River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32-N Main ST over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.