US Bridges

Sth 23-STH 33-MAIN over Baraboo River

Poor

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 33 to W · Structure no. B56007200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23-STH 33-MAIN over Baraboo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 23-STH 33-MAIN over Baraboo River in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,040 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSth 23-STH 33-MAIN
CrossesBaraboo River
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 33 to W
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.53242, -90.0115
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2024)
Projected traffic17,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 23-STH 33-MAIN over Baraboo River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23-STH 33-MAIN over Baraboo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23-STH 33-MAIN over Baraboo River carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23-STH 33-MAIN over Baraboo River?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23-STH 33-MAIN over Baraboo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.