Sth 73 over Alder Creek
GoodRusk County, Wisconsin · 1.9M N JCT Sth 194 · Structure no. B54013300000000
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 73 over Alder Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 73 over Alder Creek in Rusk County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 73 over Alder Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 73 over Alder Creek 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Sth 73 over Alder Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sth 73 over Alder Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 73 over Alder Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.