US Bridges

Sth 186 over Br Mill Creek

Fair

Wood County, Wisconsin · 3.6M N JCT Cth N to E · Structure no. B71013200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 186 over Br Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 186 over Br Mill Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesSth 186
CrossesBr Mill Creek
Location3.6M N JCT Cth N to E
RouteState Highway 186
Coordinates44.60766, -90.02524
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 186 over Br Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 186 over Br Mill Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 186 over Br Mill Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 186 over Br Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 186 over Br Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.