US Bridges

Sth 23 over Puchyan River

Fair

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth a · Structure no. B24000900000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Puchyan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 23 over Puchyan River in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,160 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesPuchyan River
Location1.1M E JCT Cth a
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.85463, -88.94998
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length336 ft (102.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic12,160 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 over Puchyan River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Puchyan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Puchyan River carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Puchyan River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Puchyan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.