US Bridges

Sth 23-STH 39 over Brewery Creek

Fair

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Sth 39 to E · Structure no. B25008600000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23-STH 39 over Brewery Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 23-STH 39 over Brewery Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,970 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSth 23-STH 39
CrossesBrewery Creek
Location0.4M E JCT Sth 39 to E
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.85775, -90.17036
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,970 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 23-STH 39 over Brewery Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23-STH 39 over Brewery Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23-STH 39 over Brewery Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23-STH 39 over Brewery Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sth 23-STH 39 over Brewery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.