US Bridges

Sth 173 over E. Fk. Lemonwier

Good

Monroe County, Wisconsin · 1.0M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. B41009600000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 173 over E. Fk. Lemonwier is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 173 over E. Fk. Lemonwier in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 173
CrossesE. Fk. Lemonwier
Location1.0M N JCT Cth G
RouteState Highway 173
CountyMonroe County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.06434, -90.40087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 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
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 173 over E. Fk. Lemonwier built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 173 over E. Fk. Lemonwier 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 173 over E. Fk. Lemonwier carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 173 over E. Fk. Lemonwier?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 173 over E. Fk. Lemonwier?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.