IRR BIA RTE 51 over So. Branch Oconto River
FairPosted for loadMenominee County, Wisconsin · 15 KM South of Langlade · Structure no. 00000000000F905
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 51 over So. Branch Oconto River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 51 over So. Branch Oconto River in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 51 over So. Branch Oconto River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 51 over So. Branch Oconto 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 51 over So. Branch Oconto River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 51 over So. Branch Oconto River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 51 over So. Branch Oconto River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.