US Bridges

FR112 over S. Fk Yellow River

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 4.0 M. N. JCT Cth M. · Structure no. 090203000001035

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1983 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR112 over S. Fk Yellow River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR112 over S. Fk Yellow River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFR112
CrossesS. Fk Yellow River
Location4.0 M. N. JCT Cth M.
RouteFederal Lands Road 112
Coordinates45.27744, -90.59885
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1983)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 FR112 over S. Fk Yellow River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR112 over S. Fk 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 FR112 over S. Fk Yellow River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is FR112 over S. Fk Yellow River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FR112 over S. Fk Yellow River?

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