US Bridges

Sth 23 - Sth 33 over Copper Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Cth H · Structure no. B56016400000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 - Sth 33 over Copper Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 23 - Sth 33 over Copper Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,760 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 23 - Sth 33
CrossesCopper Creek
Location1.6M E JCT Cth H
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.53261, -89.95323
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2021)
Projected traffic14,760 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 33 over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 - Sth 33 over Copper 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 - Sth 33 over Copper Creek carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 - Sth 33 over Copper Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 - Sth 33 over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.