US Bridges

Sth 23 over Br Spring Valley Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth W · Structure no. B56012100000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Br Spring Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 23 over Br Spring Valley Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesBr Spring Valley Creek
Location1.1M E JCT Cth W
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.41037, -90.03184
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,140 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 Spring Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Br Spring Valley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Br Spring Valley Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Br Spring Valley Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 23 over Br Spring Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.