US Bridges

FR 2131 over Peshtigo River

Fair

Forest County, Wisconsin · 4.6 MI E of JCT Ush 8 · Structure no. 090605000001011

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2131 over Peshtigo River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 2131 over Peshtigo River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 50 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 6 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 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 2131
CrossesPeshtigo River
Location4.6 MI E of JCT Ush 8
RouteFederal Lands Road 21310
CountyForest County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.6108, -88.5927
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 2131 over Peshtigo River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FR 2131 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 2131 over Peshtigo River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 2131 over Peshtigo River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FR 2131 over Peshtigo River?

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