US Bridges

FR 148 over S.F. Flambeau River

Good

Price County, Wisconsin · 2.7 M. S. JCT Sth 182 · Structure no. 090201000001004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1993 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 148 over S.F. Flambeau River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying FR 148 over S.F. Flambeau River in Price County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 148
CrossesS.F. Flambeau River
Location2.7 M. S. JCT Sth 182
RouteFederal Lands Road 148
CountyPrice County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.91092, -90.17235
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1993)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 FR 148 over S.F. Flambeau River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 148 over S.F. Flambeau 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FR 148 over S.F. Flambeau River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is FR 148 over S.F. Flambeau River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FR 148 over S.F. Flambeau River?

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