Sth 73 over Zager Creek
FairWood County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth Hh · Structure no. B71000600000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 73 over Zager Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 73 over Zager Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Zager Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Sth 73 over Zager 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 Zager Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 73 over Zager Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 73 over Zager Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.