US Bridges

Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 1.8M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. B17018900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSth 72
CrossesBr Eau Galle River
Location1.8M E JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates44.78184, -92.07549
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 72 over Br Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.