US Bridges

FR 2186 over Wolf River

Good

Forest County, Wisconsin · 2.0 MI W of JCT Cth S · Structure no. 090605000001023

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2186 over Wolf River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying FR 2186 over Wolf River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2012. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFR 2186
CrossesWolf River
Location2.0 MI W of JCT Cth S
RouteFederal Lands Road 21860
Coordinates45.64859, -88.9733
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (—)
Projected traffic100 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 2186 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 2186 over Wolf River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FR 2186 over Wolf River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 2186 over Wolf River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns FR 2186 over Wolf River?

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