US Bridges

Sth 23-STH 49 over Silver Creek

Good

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Cth Pp · Structure no. B20004900000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23-STH 49 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 23-STH 49 over Silver Creek in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,510 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSth 23-STH 49
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.6M E JCT Cth Pp
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.85789, -88.87473
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,510 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sth 23-STH 49 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Sth 23-STH 49 over Silver Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 23-STH 49 over Silver Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23-STH 49 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 23-STH 49 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.