US Bridges

Sth 60 over Kickapoo River

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 1.9M E JCT Cth N · Structure no. B12003500000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 60 over Kickapoo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 60 over Kickapoo River in Crawford County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesSth 60
CrossesKickapoo River
Location1.9M E JCT Cth N
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.09993, -90.85911
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 Kickapoo River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 60 over Kickapoo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 60 over Kickapoo River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sth 60 over Kickapoo River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 60 over Kickapoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.