US Bridges

Headquarters Road over S Branch Yellow River

Good

Juneau County, Wisconsin · North of HWY 21 South of · Structure no. B290139

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Headquarters Road over S Branch Yellow River is a concrete slab carrying Headquarters Road over S Branch Yellow River in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 311 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHeadquarters Road
CrossesS Branch Yellow River
LocationNorth of HWY 21 South of
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJuneau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.04067, -90.16483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2023)
Projected traffic311 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Headquarters Road over S Branch Yellow River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Headquarters Road over S Branch Yellow 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 Headquarters Road over S Branch Yellow River carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Headquarters Road over S Branch Yellow River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Headquarters Road over S Branch Yellow River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.