Sth 55 over Popple River
GoodForest County, Wisconsin · 11.0M N JCT Sth 32 to N · Structure no. B21001700000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 55 over Popple River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 55 over Popple River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 66.5 mi (107 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 55 over Popple River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 55 over Popple 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 55 over Popple River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sth 55 over Popple River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 55 over Popple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.