US Bridges

Sth 52 over Wolf River

Good

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 500 Feet West of Sth 55 · Structure no. B34005000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 52 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 52 over Wolf River in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).

CarriesSth 52
CrossesWolf River
Location500 Feet West of Sth 55
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates45.30782, -88.85811
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51.6 mi (83 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 52 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 52 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 52 over Wolf River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 52 over Wolf River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 52 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.