US Bridges

Sth 49 over S Br Little Wolf River

Good

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 7.7M N JCT Sth 22 to S · Structure no. B68013000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 49 over S Br Little Wolf River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 49 over S Br Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,880 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSth 49
CrossesS Br Little Wolf River
Location7.7M N JCT Sth 22 to S
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates44.43548, -89.14258
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 49 over S Br Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 49 over S Br Little 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 49 over S Br Little Wolf River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 49 over S Br Little Wolf River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 49 over S Br Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.