Sth 23 over Br Ames Branch
FairLafayette County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth E · Structure no. B33005400000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 23 over Br Ames Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sth 23 over Br Ames Branch in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,690 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 23 over Br Ames Branch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 23 over Br Ames Branch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 23 over Br Ames Branch carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 23 over Br Ames Branch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 23 over Br Ames Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.