US Bridges

Sth 73-HEWETT ST over Oneill Creek

Fair

Clark County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Ush 10 to W · Structure no. B10068300000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73-HEWETT ST over Oneill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 73-HEWETT ST over Oneill Creek in Clark County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,966 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 73-HEWETT ST
CrossesOneill Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Ush 10 to W
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates44.56244, -90.59568
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,966 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 73-HEWETT ST over Oneill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Sth 73-HEWETT ST over Oneill Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 73-HEWETT ST over Oneill Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73-HEWETT ST over Oneill Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73-HEWETT ST over Oneill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.