Sth 72 over Lost Creek
FairPierce County, Wisconsin · 1.6M E JCT Ush 63 to N · Structure no. B47002000000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 72 over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 72 over Lost Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Sth 72 over Lost Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 72 over Lost Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 72 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 72 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.