Sth 72 over Plum Creek
PoorPierce County, Wisconsin · 4.7M E JCT Cth Bb to N · Structure no. B47001900000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 72 over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 72 over Plum Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 72 over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Sth 72 over Plum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 72 over Plum Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 72 over Plum Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 72 over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.