US Bridges

Sth 49-STH 161-MAI over S Br Little Wolf River

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Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 161 to E · Structure no. B68013300000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 49-STH 161-MAI over S Br Little Wolf River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 49-STH 161-MAI over S Br Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 49-STH 161-MAI
CrossesS Br Little Wolf River
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 161 to E
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.50929, -89.13093
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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-STH 161-MAI over S Br Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 49-STH 161-MAI 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 49-STH 161-MAI over S Br Little Wolf River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 49-STH 161-MAI over S Br Little Wolf River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 49-STH 161-MAI over S Br Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.