Sth 156 over Wolf River
FairWaupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.4M E JCT Cth Cc · Structure no. B68000800000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 156 over Wolf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 156 over Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 156 over Wolf River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Sth 156 over Wolf 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 156 over Wolf River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sth 156 over Wolf River?
The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 156 over Wolf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.