IRR BIA RTE 52 over Kakagon River
FairAshland County, Wisconsin · 2 KM NW of Odanah · Structure no. 00000000000F318
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 52 over Kakagon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 52 over Kakagon River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 45 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 52 over Kakagon River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 52 over Kakagon River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 52 over Kakagon River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 52 over Kakagon River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 52 over Kakagon River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.