US Bridges

FR102 over N. F. Yellow River

Fair

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 1.7 M. W. JCT Cth E · Structure no. 090203000001030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1983 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR102 over N. F. Yellow River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR102 over N. F. Yellow River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFR102
CrossesN. F. Yellow River
Location1.7 M. W. JCT Cth E
RouteFederal Lands Road 102
CountyTaylor County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.2941, -90.49482
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1983)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR102 over N. F. Yellow River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR102 over N. F. Yellow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FR102 over N. F. Yellow River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is FR102 over N. F. Yellow River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FR102 over N. F. Yellow River?

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