US Bridges

FR 2458 over Brule Creek

Fair

Forest County, Wisconsin · 2.3 MI N of JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. 090602000001021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2458 over Brule Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 2458 over Brule Creek in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 2458
CrossesBrule Creek
Location2.3 MI N of JCT Sth 70
RouteFederal Lands Road 24580
CountyForest County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.99322, -88.86228
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic100 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 2458 over Brule Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 2458 over Brule Creek 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 2458 over Brule Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 2458 over Brule Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FR 2458 over Brule Creek?

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