US Bridges

Sth 60 over Honey Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 2.1M E JCT Cth B · Structure no. B56010000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 60 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 60 over Honey Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSth 60
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2.1M E JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.25957, -89.80479
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 60 over Honey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 60 over Honey Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 60 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 60 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.