US Bridges

Sth 73 over Grand River

Fair

Green Lake County, Wisconsin · 1.6M N JCT Cth X · Structure no. B24043100000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73 over Grand River is a concrete slab carrying Sth 73 over Grand River in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 91 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesSth 73
CrossesGrand River
Location1.6M N JCT Cth X
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates43.68763, -89.03112
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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 Grand River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Sth 73 over Grand River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 73 over Grand River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73 over Grand River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.