US Bridges

FR 2134 over Peshtigo River

FairPosted for load

Forest County, Wisconsin · 7.5 MI E of JCT Cth H · Structure no. 090605000001010

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2134 over Peshtigo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 2134 over Peshtigo River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2012. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 2134
CrossesPeshtigo River
Location7.5 MI E of JCT Cth H
RouteFederal Lands Road 21340
CountyForest County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.56223, -88.49548
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 2134 over Peshtigo River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FR 2134 over Peshtigo 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 2134 over Peshtigo River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 2134 over Peshtigo River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FR 2134 over Peshtigo River?

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