US Bridges

Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River

Fair

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 1.5M E JCT Cth Pp · Structure no. B47006500000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River is a steel culvert carrying Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSth 72
CrossesBr Eau Galle River
Location1.5M E JCT Cth Pp
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates44.76329, -92.17323
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2022)
Projected traffic972 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 72 over Br Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 72 over Br 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 Br Eau Galle River carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sth 72 over Br Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.