US Bridges

Sth 23 over Mecan River

Good

Marquette County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B39007800000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Mecan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 23 over Mecan River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesMecan River
Location0.8M E JCT Cth N
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.83082, -89.21784
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mecan River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Mecan 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Mecan River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 23 over Mecan River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Mecan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.