US Bridges

FR162 over E. Fk. Chippewa River

Good

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 8.0 M. N. JCT STH70 · Structure no. 091302000018444

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR162 over E. Fk. Chippewa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR162 over E. Fk. Chippewa River in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesFR162
CrossesE. Fk. Chippewa River
Location8.0 M. N. JCT STH70
RouteFederal Lands Road 162
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.9909, -90.7687
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR162 over E. Fk. Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR162 over E. Fk. Chippewa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FR162 over E. Fk. Chippewa River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is FR162 over E. Fk. Chippewa River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FR162 over E. Fk. Chippewa River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.