US Bridges

Sth 16-STH 60 over Beaver Dam River

Good

Dodge County, Wisconsin · 1.1M E JCT Cth J to S · Structure no. B14006000000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 16-STH 60 over Beaver Dam River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 16-STH 60 over Beaver Dam River in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 58 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 16-STH 60
CrossesBeaver Dam River
Location1.1M E JCT Cth J to S
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.32893, -88.82115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 16-STH 60 over Beaver Dam River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Sth 16-STH 60 over Beaver Dam 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 16-STH 60 over Beaver Dam River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 16-STH 60 over Beaver Dam River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 16-STH 60 over Beaver Dam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.