US Bridges

Sth 23 NB over Ush 151

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Cth Y · Structure no. B25002400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 NB over Ush 151 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 23 NB over Ush 151 in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSth 23 NB
CrossesUsh 151
Location1.3M E JCT Cth Y
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.93655, -90.13083
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 23 NB over Ush 151 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 NB over Ush 151 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 23 NB over Ush 151 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 NB over Ush 151?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 NB over Ush 151?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.