US Bridges

Sth 23 over Sugar Grove Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B56012800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Sugar Grove Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 23 over Sugar Grove 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesSugar Grove Creek
Location0.8M E JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.29229, -90.04414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sugar Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 23 over Sugar Grove 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Sugar Grove Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Sugar Grove Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Sugar Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.