US Bridges

Sth 23 over Wis River Overflow

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 0.8M E JCT Cth C to E · Structure no. B56016500000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
393 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Wis River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 23 over Wis River Overflow in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2041. The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesWis River Overflow
Location0.8M E JCT Cth C to E
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.155, -90.05833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Wis River Overflow built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 23 over Wis River Overflow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Wis River Overflow carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Wis River Overflow?

The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 23 over Wis River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.