US Bridges

Sth 23 over Rock Branch Creek

Good

Iowa County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Cth S · Structure no. B25019300000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Rock Branch Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 23 over Rock Branch Creek in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,917 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesRock Branch Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Cth S
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.83382, -90.15432
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,917 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Rock Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Rock Branch Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Rock Branch Creek carry?

About 2,917 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 23 over Rock Branch Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Rock Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.