Ush 61 over Richland Creek
PoorCrawford County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 60 to E · Structure no. B12001900000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ush 61 over Richland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 61 over Richland Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ush 61 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ush 61 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Ush 61 over Richland Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ush 61 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ush 61 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.