US Bridges

Sth 23-STH 73-MAIN over Fox River

Fair

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 73 to N · Structure no. B24001400000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23-STH 73-MAIN over Fox River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 23-STH 73-MAIN over Fox River in Green Lake 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,790 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSth 23-STH 73-MAIN
CrossesFox River
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 73 to N
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.85134, -89.13423
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic14,790 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 73-MAIN over Fox River built?

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

What condition is Sth 23-STH 73-MAIN over Fox 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-STH 73-MAIN over Fox River carry?

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

How long is Sth 23-STH 73-MAIN over Fox River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23-STH 73-MAIN over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.