US Bridges

Ush 61 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Grant County, Wisconsin · 3.4M N JCT Cth T · Structure no. B22002900000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 61 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ush 61 over Crooked Creek in Grant County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesUsh 61
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location3.4M N JCT Cth T
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyGrant County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.08271, -90.68908
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ush 61 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 61 over Crooked 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ush 61 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ush 61 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ush 61 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.