US Bridges

FR 2167 over Popple River

Fair

Forest County, Wisconsin · 5.4 MI W of JCT Sth 139 · Structure no. 090602000001016

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2167 over Popple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 2167 over Popple River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2012. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesFR 2167
CrossesPopple River
Location5.4 MI W of JCT Sth 139
RouteFederal Lands Road 21670
Coordinates45.79587, -88.75718
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic100 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 2167 over Popple River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 2167 over Popple 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 FR 2167 over Popple River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 2167 over Popple River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FR 2167 over Popple River?

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