Sth 73 over Little Hemlock Creek
FairWood County, Wisconsin · 5.1M N JCT Sth 186 · Structure no. B71000300000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 73 over Little Hemlock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 73 over Little Hemlock Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 73 over Little Hemlock Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Sth 73 over Little Hemlock 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 73 over Little Hemlock Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 73 over Little Hemlock Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 73 over Little Hemlock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.