US Bridges

Sth 72 over Eau Galle River

Good

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth C · Structure no. B17022700000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 72 over Eau Galle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 72 over Eau Galle River in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSth 72
CrossesEau Galle River
Location0.1M E JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates44.7806, -92.1089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 72 over 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 Eau Galle River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 72 over Eau Galle River?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 72 over Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.