US Bridges

Sth 54 over Hawk Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Wisconsin · 5.7M E JCT Cth X · Structure no. B27006100000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Hawk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 54 over Hawk Creek in Jackson County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSth 54
CrossesHawk Creek
Location5.7M E JCT Cth X
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates44.26808, -90.87537
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 54 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 54 over Hawk 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 Sth 54 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.