US Bridges

Sth 73 over Little Jump River

Fair

Rusk County, Wisconsin · 5.8M N JCT Sth 194 · Structure no. B54001400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73 over Little Jump River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 73 over Little Jump River in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

CarriesSth 73
CrossesLittle Jump River
Location5.8M N JCT Sth 194
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates45.43524, -90.82212
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic552 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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 73 over Little Jump River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 73 over Little Jump 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 73 over Little Jump River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73 over Little Jump River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 73 over Little Jump River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.