Sth 49 over Little Wolf River
FairMarathon County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B37043000000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 49 over Little Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 49 over Little Wolf River in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,540 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 49 over Little Wolf River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Sth 49 over Little Wolf River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 49 over Little Wolf River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sth 49 over Little Wolf River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 49 over Little Wolf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.