US Bridges

Sth 60 over Badger Valley Creek

Fair

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 3.2M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. B56002200000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 60 over Badger Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 60 over Badger Valley Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 60
CrossesBadger Valley Creek
Location3.2M E JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 60
CountySauk County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.20108, -89.93344
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Badger Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Sth 60 over Badger Valley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 60 over Badger Valley Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 60 over Badger Valley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 60 over Badger Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.