US Bridges

Sth 23-WACHTER Ave over Honey Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B56015100000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23-WACHTER Ave over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 23-WACHTER Ave over Honey Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 23-WACHTER Ave
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 23
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.28099, -90.044
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-WACHTER Ave over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23-WACHTER Ave over Honey 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 23-WACHTER Ave over Honey Creek carry?

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

How long is Sth 23-WACHTER Ave over Honey Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23-WACHTER Ave over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.