US Bridges

Sth 22 over Wolf River

Good

Shawano County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Cc · Structure no. B58011200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 22 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 22 over Wolf River in Shawano County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,950 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 22
CrossesWolf River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Cc
RouteState Highway 22
CountyShawano County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.75771, -88.61065
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,950 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 22 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 22 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 22 over Wolf River carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 22 over Wolf River?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 22 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.