US Bridges

Sth 73 SB over Sth 29

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth N to W · Structure no. B10017700000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73 SB over Sth 29 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 73 SB over Sth 29 in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,480 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 73 SB
CrossesSth 29
Location1.7M N JCT Cth N to W
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates44.94059, -90.59763
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 73 SB over Sth 29 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 73 SB over Sth 29 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 73 SB over Sth 29 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 73 SB over Sth 29?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73 SB over Sth 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.