US Bridges

Sth 101 over Pine River

FairPosted for load

Florence County, Wisconsin · 9.6M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B19050900000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 101 over Pine River is a steel truss - thru carrying Sth 101 over Pine River in Florence County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 86 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).

CarriesSth 101
CrossesPine River
Location9.6M N JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates45.85335, -88.35096
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69.6 mi (112 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 101 over Pine River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Sth 101 over Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 101 over Pine River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 101 over Pine River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 101 over Pine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.