US Bridges

Sth 11 Eb-Sth 81 E over Sth 69

Fair

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.6M E JCT Sth 81 to E · Structure no. B23003600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 11 Eb-Sth 81 E over Sth 69 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 11 Eb-Sth 81 E over Sth 69 in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSth 11 Eb-Sth 81 E
CrossesSth 69
Location0.6M E JCT Sth 81 to E
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates42.61694, -89.63672
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 11 Eb-Sth 81 E over Sth 69 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 11 Eb-Sth 81 E over Sth 69 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 11 Eb-Sth 81 E over Sth 69 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.