US Bridges

Sth 73 over Gile Creek

Good

Clark County, Wisconsin · 2.7M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. B10004000000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73 over Gile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 73 over Gile Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).

CarriesSth 73
CrossesGile Creek
Location2.7M N JCT Cth G
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates44.80972, -90.59817
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed56.5 mi (91 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 73 over Gile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Sth 73 over Gile Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 73 over Gile Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73 over Gile Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73 over Gile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.