Sth 55 over Brule River
GoodForest County, Wisconsin · 5.8M N JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. B21002200000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 55 over Brule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 55 over Brule River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 55 over Brule River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 55 over Brule 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 Brule River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sth 55 over Brule River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 55 over Brule River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.