FR 2159 over So Branch Popple River
GoodFlorence County, Wisconsin · 6.0 MI N of JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. 090602000001015
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 2159 over So Branch Popple River is a wood or timber slab carrying FR 2159 over So Branch Popple River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, 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 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, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 2159 over So Branch Popple River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 2159 over So Branch Popple 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FR 2159 over So Branch Popple River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is FR 2159 over So Branch Popple River?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FR 2159 over So Branch Popple River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.