US Bridges

Lrd Coates Ave over Br Little Sugar River

Poor

Green County, Wisconsin · 0.5M E JCT Sth 69 · Structure no. B23011200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Coates Ave over Br Little Sugar River is a steel culvert carrying Lrd Coates Ave over Br Little Sugar River in Green County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,088 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Coates Ave
CrossesBr Little Sugar River
Location0.5M E JCT Sth 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreen County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.74925, -89.59043
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Coates Ave over Br Little Sugar River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Coates Ave over Br Little Sugar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Coates Ave over Br Little Sugar River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Coates Ave over Br Little Sugar River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Lrd Coates Ave over Br Little Sugar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.