US Bridges

Sth 69 over Br Little Sugar River

Fair

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth F · Structure no. B23002300000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 69 over Br Little Sugar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 69 over Br Little Sugar River in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,860 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 69
CrossesBr Little Sugar River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth F
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates42.74595, -89.59923
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,860 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Br Little Sugar River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 69 over Br Little Sugar River 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 Br Little Sugar River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 69 over Br Little Sugar River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 69 over Br Little Sugar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.