Sth 73 over S Fk Main Creek
FairRusk County, Wisconsin · 7.1M N JCT Sth 194 · Structure no. B54001500000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 73 over S Fk Main Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 73 over S Fk Main Creek 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 73 over S Fk Main Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 73 over S Fk Main 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 73 over S Fk Main Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Sth 73 over S Fk Main Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 73 over S Fk Main Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.