US Bridges

Sth 17 NB over Pelican River

Good

Oneida County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 8 · Structure no. B43004700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 17 NB over Pelican River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 17 NB over Pelican River in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,080 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 17 NB
CrossesPelican River
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 8
RouteState Highway 17
CountyOneida County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.61765, -89.3805
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

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 17 NB over Pelican River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 17 NB over Pelican 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 17 NB over Pelican River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 17 NB over Pelican River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 17 NB over Pelican River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.