US Bridges

Sth 69 over Badger State Trail

Fair

Green County, Wisconsin · 2.4M N JCT Cth B · Structure no. B23004500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 69 over Badger State Trail is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 69 over Badger State Trail in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,670 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSth 69
CrossesBadger State Trail
Location2.4M N JCT Cth B
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates42.58242, -89.65264
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,670 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Badger State Trail built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 69 over Badger State Trail 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 Badger State Trail carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 69 over Badger State Trail?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 69 over Badger State Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.