US Bridges

Sth 182 over Bear River

Good

Iron County, Wisconsin · 1.8 Miles West of Sth 182 · Structure no. B26003900000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 182 over Bear River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 182 over Bear River in Iron County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesSth 182
CrossesBear River
Location1.8 Miles West of Sth 182
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates46.07778, -90.015
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 182 over Bear River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 182 over Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 182 over Bear River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sth 182 over Bear River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 182 over Bear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.