US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 33 over Vaughn Creek

Good

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 8 KM North of JCT HWY 169 · Structure no. 00000000000F325

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 33 over Vaughn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 33 over Vaughn Creek in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 33
CrossesVaughn Creek
Location8 KM North of JCT HWY 169
RouteFederal Lands Road 33
Coordinates46.4757, -90.60017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 33 over Vaughn Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 33 over Vaughn Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 33 over Vaughn Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 33 over Vaughn Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 33 over Vaughn Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.