IRR BIA RTE 33 over Potato River
FairAshland County, Wisconsin · 5.3 KM North of HWY 169 · Structure no. 00000000000F323
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 33 over Potato River is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 33 over Potato River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 33 over Potato River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 33 over Potato 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 33 over Potato River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 33 over Potato River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 33 over Potato River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.