Sth 73 over Rocky Run Creek
FairWood County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth B to E · Structure no. B71001300000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 73 over Rocky Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 73 over Rocky Run Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rocky Run Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Sth 73 over Rocky Run 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 Rocky Run Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sth 73 over Rocky Run Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 73 over Rocky Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.