US Bridges

Sth 72-WINTER Ave over Eau Galle River

Good

Pierce County, Wisconsin · 0.3M E JCT Sth 128 · Structure no. B47007700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 72-WINTER Ave over Eau Galle River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 72-WINTER Ave over Eau Galle River in Pierce County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

CarriesSth 72-WINTER Ave
CrossesEau Galle River
Location0.3M E JCT Sth 128
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates44.77839, -92.15697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 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-WINTER Ave over Eau Galle River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 72-WINTER Ave over Eau Galle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 72-WINTER Ave over Eau Galle River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 72-WINTER Ave over Eau Galle River?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 72-WINTER Ave over Eau Galle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.