US Bridges

Sth 144 over Silver Creek

Good

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Cth I · Structure no. B59010900000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 144 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 144 over Silver Creek in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSth 144
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Cth I
RouteState Highway 144
Coordinates43.55726, -87.97465
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 144 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 144 over Silver 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 144 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 144 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sth 144 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.