Sth 101 over Popple River
GoodFlorence County, Wisconsin · 4.1M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B19000100000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 101 over Popple River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 101 over Popple River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sth 101 over Popple River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Sth 101 over 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 101 over Popple River carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 101 over Popple River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 101 over Popple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.