US Bridges

Sth 32 over IH-43

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 5.5M N JCT Cth D to W · Structure no. B59004700000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 over IH-43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 32 over IH-43 in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,350 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 32
CrossesIH-43
Location5.5M N JCT Cth D to W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates43.57085, -87.79814
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,350 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 32 over IH-43 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Sth 32 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32 over IH-43?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32 over IH-43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.