Athletic Fields Bridge (AFB)
Sauk Creek - * UPDATE 2025.09.05 Sketchy wood, but doable * Conservancy to S.Wisconsin St. (1.18 mile or 0.3 mile PnH) (WI)
Gauge Conditions
Almost certainly too low (but you could check its stick-gauge for possible low-water minimums). (Stick-gauge under 13.9' is a total scrape.)
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Description
A cement-slab bridge allows pedestrians to get from Moore Street to the high school athletic fields. While this bridge is generally high enough over the water as to not be a problem for boaters, amazingly it can collect wood (whole trees!) when branches get stuck into the undercarriage of the bridge!
It is a good idea to stop and scout from here while running your shuttle!
At times, some boaters may opt to take-out here, if they are just doing a 'park-and-huck' of the steepest gradient, and if it is too difficult or risky (flow is too fast) to attempt exit at any other point before this. The cement flanks supporting the ends of the bridge are 'stepped', but it will be an awkward climb (especially for shorter boaters), as they are tall 'steps' in the concrete.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (18)
Waterfall
III
Playspot
III
Playspot
II+
Hazard
N/A
Hazard
N/A
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
American Whitewater