US Bridges

Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River

Good

Menominee County, Wisconsin · 7.9M N JCT Cth M · Structure no. B73000600000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).

CarriesSth IRR (sth 47)
CrossesW Br Wolf River
Location7.9M N JCT Cth M
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates45.04592, -88.94245
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic612 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed56.5 mi (91 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth IRR (sth 47) over W Br Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.