US Bridges

Sth 23 over Lrd Brooke Street

Fair

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT USH41 With Sth · Structure no. B20004600000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,267 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
29,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Lrd Brooke Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 23 over Lrd Brooke Street in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 29,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,920 by 2041. The structure is 1,267 ft (386.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesLrd Brooke Street
Location0.8M E JCT USH41 With Sth
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.78419, -88.45717
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,267 ft (386.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,100 (2021)
Projected traffic34,920 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 23 over Lrd Brooke Street built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Lrd Brooke Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Lrd Brooke Street carry?

About 29,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Lrd Brooke Street?

The structure is 1,267 ft (386.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Lrd Brooke Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.