US Bridges

Sth 60-PORTAGE ST over Spring Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 113 · Structure no. B11009500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 60-PORTAGE ST over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 60-PORTAGE ST over Spring Creek in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSth 60-PORTAGE ST
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 113
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.31416, -89.52595
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-PORTAGE ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 60-PORTAGE ST over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 60-PORTAGE ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 60-PORTAGE ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 60-PORTAGE ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.