US Bridges

Sth 23-STH 154 over Br Narrows Creek

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Sth 154 to W · Structure no. B56012600000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23-STH 154 over Br Narrows Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 23-STH 154 over Br Narrows 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 23-STH 154
CrossesBr Narrows Creek
Location0.8M E JCT Sth 154 to W
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.45196, -90.03407
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-STH 154 over Br Narrows Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 23-STH 154 over Br Narrows Creek 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-STH 154 over Br Narrows Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23-STH 154 over Br Narrows Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sth 23-STH 154 over Br Narrows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.