US Bridges

Sth 73 over Br Jump River

Good

Taylor County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 194 · Structure no. B60011300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73 over Br Jump River is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 73 over Br Jump River in Taylor County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesSth 73
CrossesBr Jump River
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 194
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates45.35328, -90.81963
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Br Jump River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 73 over Br 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 Br Jump River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73 over Br Jump River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Sth 73 over Br Jump River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.