US Bridges

Sth 69 over Trib Badger Mill Creek

Fair

Dane County, Wisconsin · 3.7M N JCT Cth Pb to S · Structure no. B13042300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 69 over Trib Badger Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 69 over Trib Badger Mill Creek in Dane County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,440 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 69
CrossesTrib Badger Mill Creek
Location3.7M N JCT Cth Pb to S
RouteState Highway 69
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97352, -89.54684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sth 69 over Trib Badger Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 69 over Trib Badger Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 69 over Trib Badger Mill Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 69 over Trib Badger Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sth 69 over Trib Badger Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.