US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1024 over Wolf River

Good

Menominee County, Wisconsin · 2.0 KM N of Keshena · Structure no. 00000000000F929

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1024 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1024 over Wolf River in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1024
CrossesWolf River
Location2.0 KM N of Keshena
RouteFederal Lands Road 1024
Coordinates44.8926, -88.65262
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1024 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1024 over 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 1024 over Wolf River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1024 over Wolf River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1024 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.