US Bridges

Sth 29 Eb-Sth 73 S over S Fk Eau Claire River

Good

Clark County, Wisconsin · 4.3M E JCT Sth 73 to N · Structure no. B10016900000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 Eb-Sth 73 S over S Fk Eau Claire River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 Eb-Sth 73 S over S Fk Eau Claire River in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSth 29 Eb-Sth 73 S
CrossesS Fk Eau Claire River
Location4.3M E JCT Sth 73 to N
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.95178, -90.71481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 29 Eb-Sth 73 S over S Fk Eau Claire River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 Eb-Sth 73 S over S Fk Eau Claire River 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 29 Eb-Sth 73 S over S Fk Eau Claire River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 Eb-Sth 73 S over S Fk Eau Claire River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 Eb-Sth 73 S over S Fk Eau Claire River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.