US Bridges

Sth 54 over Br Little Wolf River

Fair

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Cth O to S · Structure no. B68073900000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 54 over Br Little Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 54 over Br Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 54
CrossesBr Little Wolf River
Location0.9M E JCT Cth O to S
RouteState Highway 54
CountyWaupaca County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.41232, -88.86501
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 54 over Br Little Wolf River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Sth 54 over Br Little 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 54 over Br Little Wolf River carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 54 over Br Little Wolf River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 54 over Br Little Wolf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.