US Bridges

Sth 73 over Jump River

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth D · Structure no. B60010900000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73 over Jump River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 73 over Jump River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2039. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesSth 73
CrossesJump River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth D
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates45.35393, -90.7887
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic852 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 Jump River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 73 over Jump 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 73 over Jump River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73 over Jump River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73 over Jump River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.