US Bridges

FR144 over S.F. Flambeau River

Fair

Price County, Wisconsin · 3.9 M. N. JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. 090201000001002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR144 over S.F. Flambeau River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR144 over S.F. Flambeau River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFR144
CrossesS.F. Flambeau River
Location3.9 M. N. JCT Sth 70
RouteFederal Lands Road 144
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.92613, -90.11767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1993)
Projected traffic540 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FR144 over S.F. Flambeau River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR144 over S.F. Flambeau 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FR144 over S.F. Flambeau River carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FR144 over S.F. Flambeau River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FR144 over S.F. Flambeau River?

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