US Bridges

Sth 69 over Legler School Branch

Fair

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth H · Structure no. B23001500000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 69 over Legler School Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 69 over Legler School Branch in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSth 69
CrossesLegler School Branch
Location0.2M N JCT Cth H
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates42.80314, -89.63214
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic6,490 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Legler School Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sth 69 over Legler School Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sth 69 over Legler School Branch carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 69 over Legler School Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 69 over Legler School Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.