Lrd Old Hwy 139 Rd over Little Popple River
Forest County, Wisconsin · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Lrd Old Hwy 139 Rd over Little Popple River in Forest County, Wisconsin, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 60 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 23 of the 53 inventoried bridges in Forest County rated good (43.4%); 6 (11.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 30 ft |
| Location | 0.4M N Jct Sth 139 |
| NBI structure number | B21002900000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Forest County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ush 8 over Wolf River | 1960 | 3,400 | Fair |
| Sth 32 over Torpee Creek | 2011 | 3,000 | Good |
| Sth 32 over N Br Oconto River | 1970 | 2,400 | Fair |
| Sth Irr (sth 55) over Swamp Creek | 1977 | 2,100 | Good |
| Ush 8 over Peshtigo River | 1984 | 2,100 | Good |
| Ush 8 over Rat River | 1987 | 2,000 | Good |
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