US Bridges

Sth 60 over Richland Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Ush 61 to N · Structure no. B12002300000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 60 over Richland Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 60 over Richland Creek in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 60
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.3M E JCT Ush 61 to N
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.16971, -90.70021
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Sth 60 over Richland 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 60 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 60 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 60 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.