Sth 72 over Knights Creek
FairDunn County, Wisconsin · 3.7M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. B17012100000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 72 over Knights Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 72 over Knights Creek in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 72 over Knights Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 72 over Knights 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 72 over Knights Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 72 over Knights Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 72 over Knights Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.