US Bridges

Sth 23 over Trib to Ludden Lake

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Sth 39 · Structure no. B25013100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Trib to Ludden Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 23 over Trib to Ludden Lake in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesTrib to Ludden Lake
Location1.2M E JCT Sth 39
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.88361, -90.16301
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 over Trib to Ludden Lake built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Trib to Ludden Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Trib to Ludden Lake carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Trib to Ludden Lake?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Trib to Ludden Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.