US Bridges

Sth 28-STH 144 over Stony Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Wisconsin · 1.5 MI N JCT Sth 28 · Structure no. B66064900000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 28-STH 144 over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 28-STH 144 over Stony Creek in Washington County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 28-STH 144
CrossesStony Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT Sth 28
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.52725, -88.09772
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 28-STH 144 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Sth 28-STH 144 over Stony 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 28-STH 144 over Stony Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 28-STH 144 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 28-STH 144 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.