US Bridges

FR 189 over Spring Brook

Good

Ashland County, Wisconsin · 12 MI W of Mellen Wi · Structure no. 091302000032394

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 189 over Spring Brook is a concrete culvert carrying FR 189 over Spring Brook in Ashland County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 189
CrossesSpring Brook
Location12 MI W of Mellen Wi
RouteFederal Lands Road 189
CountyAshland County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates46.33162, -90.8419
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 FR 189 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 189 over Spring Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FR 189 over Spring Brook carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 189 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FR 189 over Spring Brook?

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