US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wolf River

Fair

Menominee County, Wisconsin · 5 KM South of Langlade · Structure no. 00000000000F925

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wolf River in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesWolf River
Location5 KM South of Langlade
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
Coordinates45.08509, -88.62986
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic321 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wolf River carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wolf River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.