US Bridges

Sth 23 over Br Pecatonica River

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Cth F to E · Structure no. B33002500000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Br Pecatonica River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 23 over Br Pecatonica River in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesBr Pecatonica River
Location1.4M E JCT Cth F to E
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.70188, -90.12052
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length34 ft (10.5 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 traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Br Pecatonica River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Br Pecatonica River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Br Pecatonica River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Br Pecatonica River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sth 23 over Br Pecatonica River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.