US Bridges

FR112 over N. F. Yellow River

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 4.1 M. S. JCT Cth D · Structure no. 090203000001036

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1983 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR112 over N. F. Yellow River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR112 over N. F. Yellow River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFR112
CrossesN. F. Yellow River
Location4.1 M. S. JCT Cth D
RouteFederal Lands Road 112
Coordinates45.29859, -90.59654
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1983)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
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 FR112 over N. F. Yellow River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR112 over N. F. Yellow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FR112 over N. F. Yellow River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is FR112 over N. F. Yellow River?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FR112 over N. F. Yellow River?

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