US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 106 over West Bank of Wolf River

Good

Menominee County, Wisconsin · 14 KM NW of Keshena · Structure no. 00000000000F927

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 106 over West Bank of Wolf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 106 over West Bank of 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 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 106
CrossesWest Bank of Wolf River
Location14 KM NW of Keshena
RouteFederal Lands Road 106
Coordinates44.95488, -88.76485
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 106 over West Bank of Wolf River built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 106 over West Bank of 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 106 over West Bank of Wolf River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 106 over West Bank of Wolf River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 106 over West Bank of Wolf River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.