US Bridges

Sth 60 over Clear Creek

Good

Crawford County, Wisconsin · 4.9M E JCT Sth 131 · Structure no. B12003700000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 60 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 60 over Clear Creek 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 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSth 60
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.9M E JCT Sth 131
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.12522, -90.77099
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 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 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 60 over Clear Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 60 over Clear Creek carry?

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

How long is Sth 60 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 60 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.