US Bridges

Sth 64 over Wolf River

Poor

Langlade County, Wisconsin · 2.4M E JCT Cth M · Structure no. B34083800000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 64 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 64 over Wolf River in Langlade County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

CarriesSth 64
CrossesWolf River
Location2.4M E JCT Cth M
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates45.18994, -88.73394
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 64 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Sth 64 over Wolf 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 64 over Wolf River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 64 over Wolf River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 64 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.