Sth 55 over N Br Peshtigo River
FairForest County, Wisconsin · 2.5M N JCT Sth 32 to N · Structure no. B21000200000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 55 over N Br Peshtigo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 55 over N Br Peshtigo River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 63 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sth 55 over N Br Peshtigo River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Sth 55 over N Br 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 55 over N Br Peshtigo River carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 55 over N Br Peshtigo River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 55 over N Br Peshtigo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.