US Bridges

Sth 23 over Dell Creek

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 4.2M E JCT Sth 33 to E · Structure no. B56016000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Dell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 23 over Dell Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesDell Creek
Location4.2M E JCT Sth 33 to E
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.559, -89.84219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Dell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Dell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Dell Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Dell Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Dell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.