US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1018 over West Branch Wolf River

Good

Menominee County, Wisconsin · 10 KM West of Neopit · Structure no. 00000000000F918

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1018 over West Branch Wolf River is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 1018 over West Branch Wolf River in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1018
CrossesWest Branch Wolf River
Location10 KM West of Neopit
RouteFederal Lands Road 118
Coordinates45.00008, -88.95997
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 1018 over West Branch Wolf River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1018 over West Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1018 over West Branch Wolf River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1018 over West Branch Wolf River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1018 over West Branch Wolf River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.