US Bridges

Lrd Old HWY 8 over Wolf River

Good

Forest County, Wisconsin · 3.1M W JCT Cth S · Structure no. B21002700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Old HWY 8 over Wolf River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Old HWY 8 over Wolf River in Forest County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLrd Old HWY 8
CrossesWolf River
Location3.1M W JCT Cth S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.58689, -89.01367
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Old HWY 8 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Old HWY 8 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Old HWY 8 over Wolf River carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Old HWY 8 over Wolf River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Old HWY 8 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.