Fr 2159 over So Branch Popple River
Florence County, Wisconsin · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fr 2159 over So Branch Popple River in Florence County, Wisconsin, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day.
- It is one of 9 of the 20 inventoried bridges in Florence County rated good (45.0%); 1 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber slab |
| Length | about 26 ft |
| Location | 6.0 Mi N of Jct Ush 8 |
| NBI structure number | 090602000001015 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Florence County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ush 2-ush 141 over Menominee River | 1980 | 6,500 | Fair |
| Ush 2-ush 141 over Brule River | 1941 | 3,800 | Fair |
| Cth N over Menominee River | 1973 | 3,500 | Poor |
| Cth N over Little Popple River | 1997 | 1,504 | Fair |
| Sth 139 over Brule River | 1989 | 1,500 | Fair |
| Cth N over Pine River | 1998 | 1,302 | Good |
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