Sth 72 over Cave Creek
FairPierce County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Cth Bb · Structure no. B47003500000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 72 over Cave Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 72 over Cave Creek in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cave Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Sth 72 over Cave 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 Cave Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 72 over Cave Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 72 over Cave Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.