US Bridges

Sth 73 over Tomas Creek

Good

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth Z · Structure no. B10019300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73 over Tomas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 73 over Tomas Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesSth 73
CrossesTomas Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Cth Z
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates44.48188, -90.35566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 Tomas Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 73 over Tomas 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 73 over Tomas Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73 over Tomas Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73 over Tomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.