US Bridges

FR 2112 over So Branch Oconto River

Fair

Oconto County, Wisconsin · 3.2 MI S of JCT Cth W · Structure no. 090604000001006

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2112 over So Branch Oconto River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 2112 over So Branch Oconto River in Oconto County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2012. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 2112
CrossesSo Branch Oconto River
Location3.2 MI S of JCT Cth W
RouteFederal Lands Road 2112
CountyOconto County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.1278, -88.5346
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic100 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 2112 over So Branch Oconto River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FR 2112 over So Branch Oconto 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 FR 2112 over So Branch Oconto River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 2112 over So Branch Oconto River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FR 2112 over So Branch Oconto River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.