US Bridges

Sth 69 Sb-Sth 81 E over Sth 11

Fair

Green County, Wisconsin · 3.1M S JCT Cth Ff · Structure no. B23003300000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 69 Sb-Sth 81 E over Sth 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 69 Sb-Sth 81 E over Sth 11 in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 69 Sb-Sth 81 E
CrossesSth 11
Location3.1M S JCT Cth Ff
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates42.61341, -89.65231
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 69 Sb-Sth 81 E over Sth 11 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 69 Sb-Sth 81 E over Sth 11 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 Sb-Sth 81 E over Sth 11 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sth 69 Sb-Sth 81 E over Sth 11?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 69 Sb-Sth 81 E over Sth 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.