US Bridges

Sth 69 over Little Sugar River

Good

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Sth 39 to W · Structure no. B23008200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 69 over Little Sugar River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 69 over Little Sugar River in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,330 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 69
CrossesLittle Sugar River
Location0.2M N JCT Sth 39 to W
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates42.81733, -89.63214
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic10,330 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Little Sugar River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 69 over Little Sugar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 69 over Little Sugar River carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 69 over Little Sugar River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 69 over Little Sugar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.