IRR BIA RTE 10 over Flambeau Bear River
PoorPosted for loadIron County, Wisconsin · 6KM NW of Lac Du Flambeau · Structure no. 00000000000F303
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 10 over Flambeau Bear River is a wood or timber slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 10 over Flambeau Bear River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 93 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 10 over Flambeau Bear River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 10 over Flambeau Bear River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 10 over Flambeau Bear River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 10 over Flambeau Bear River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 10 over Flambeau Bear River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.