US Bridges

Sth 154 over Hill Point Creek

Good

Sauk County, Wisconsin · 1.3M E JCT Sth 130 · Structure no. B56014700000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 154 over Hill Point Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 154 over Hill Point Creek in Sauk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 154
CrossesHill Point Creek
Location1.3M E JCT Sth 130
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates43.41243, -90.12718
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 154 over Hill Point Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 154 over Hill Point 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 154 over Hill Point Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 154 over Hill Point Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Sth 154 over Hill Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.