US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 116 over Eaton Creek

Good

Menominee County, Wisconsin · Spears Road · Structure no. 00000000000F933

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 116 over Eaton Creek is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 116 over Eaton Creek in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 116
CrossesEaton Creek
LocationSpears Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 116
Coordinates45.10222, -88.83306
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 116 over Eaton Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 116 over Eaton Creek 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 116 over Eaton Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 116 over Eaton Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 116 over Eaton Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.