US Bridges

Sth 32 (main St) over Sheboygan River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 28 · Structure no. B59008600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 32 (main St) over Sheboygan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 32 (main St) over Sheboygan River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,960 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 32 (main St)
CrossesSheboygan River
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 28
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates43.7317, -87.81561
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2021)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 (main St) over Sheboygan River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 32 (main St) over Sheboygan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 32 (main St) over Sheboygan River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 32 (main St) over Sheboygan River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 32 (main St) over Sheboygan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.