US Bridges

Sth 29 WB over Lrd 72nd Ave

Fair

Marathon County, Wisconsin · 3.4M W JCT Sth 52 to E · Structure no. B37013100000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 29 WB over Lrd 72nd Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 29 WB over Lrd 72nd Ave in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSth 29 WB
CrossesLrd 72nd Ave
Location3.4M W JCT Sth 52 to E
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates44.95315, -89.72683
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2023)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 29 WB over Lrd 72nd Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 29 WB over Lrd 72nd Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 29 WB over Lrd 72nd Ave carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sth 29 WB over Lrd 72nd Ave?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 29 WB over Lrd 72nd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.