US Bridges

Sth 23 over Mullet River

Fair

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.4 MI E of Cth T (south) · Structure no. B59009900000000

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 23 over Mullet River is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 23 over Mullet River in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 36 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,510 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.7 mi (125 km).

CarriesSth 23
CrossesMullet River
Location0.4 MI E of Cth T (south)
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates43.78023, -88.07777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,510 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.7 mi (125 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 over Mullet River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Sth 23 over Mullet River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 23 over Mullet River carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 23 over Mullet River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 23 over Mullet River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.