US Bridges

Ush 45-STH 32 over Wisconsin River 57

Good

Vilas County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Cth E · Structure no. B63001400000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 45-STH 32 over Wisconsin River 57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 45-STH 32 over Wisconsin River 57 in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82.6 mi (133 km).

CarriesUsh 45-STH 32
CrossesWisconsin River 57
Location0.9M N JCT Cth E
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates46.14083, -89.20579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82.6 mi (133 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 45-STH 32 over Wisconsin River 57 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 45-STH 32 over Wisconsin River 57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 45-STH 32 over Wisconsin River 57 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ush 45-STH 32 over Wisconsin River 57?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 45-STH 32 over Wisconsin River 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.