US Bridges

Sth 60 over Wisconsin River 09

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 78 to N · Structure no. B11001900000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
755 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 60 over Wisconsin River 09 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 60 over Wisconsin River 09 in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2041. The structure is 755 ft (230.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 60
CrossesWisconsin River 09
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 78 to N
RouteState Highway 60
CountyColumbia County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.29307, -89.72261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length755 ft (230.2 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2021)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 60 over Wisconsin River 09 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Sth 60 over Wisconsin River 09 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 60 over Wisconsin River 09 carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 60 over Wisconsin River 09?

The structure is 755 ft (230.2 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 60 over Wisconsin River 09?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.