FR 2141 over Otter Creek
PoorForest County, Wisconsin · 0.3 MI N of JCT Cth C · Structure no. 090605000001013
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 2141 over Otter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying FR 2141 over Otter Creek in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2012. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 2141 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 2141 over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FR 2141 over Otter Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is FR 2141 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FR 2141 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.