US Bridges

Sth 191 over Drainage Way

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 2.0 Mi. E of Sth 23 · Structure no. B25019000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 191 over Drainage Way is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 191 over Drainage Way in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 191
CrossesDrainage Way
Location2.0 Mi. E of Sth 23
RouteState Highway 191
CountyIowa County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.95041, -90.0945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 191 over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 191 over Drainage Way 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 191 over Drainage Way carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 191 over Drainage Way?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sth 191 over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.