US Bridges

Sth 60 over Branch Crawfish River

Good

Columbia County, Wisconsin · 900" W of Cth N South · Structure no. B11012900000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 60 over Branch Crawfish River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 60 over Branch Crawfish River in Columbia County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 60
CrossesBranch Crawfish River
Location900" W of Cth N South
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.34042, -89.17867
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Branch Crawfish River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 60 over Branch Crawfish River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 60 over Branch Crawfish River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 60 over Branch Crawfish River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sth 60 over Branch Crawfish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.