Sth 169 over Potato River
GoodIron County, Wisconsin · 13.9M N JCT Sth 13 · Structure no. B26002700000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 169 over Potato River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 169 over Potato River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 169 over Potato River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 169 over Potato 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Sth 169 over Potato River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sth 169 over Potato River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 169 over Potato River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.