Sth 72 over Eau Galle River
FairPierce County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Cth G · Structure no. B47004400000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 72 over Eau Galle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 72 over Eau Galle River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Eau Galle River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 72 over Eau Galle River 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 Eau Galle River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sth 72 over Eau Galle River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 72 over Eau Galle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.