Sth 73 over Wisconsin River 19
FairWood County, Wisconsin · 4.0M N JCT Sth 13 (a) · Structure no. B71001800000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 918 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 73 over Wisconsin River 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 73 over Wisconsin River 19 in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 918 ft (279.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 Wisconsin River 19 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 73 over Wisconsin River 19 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 73 over Wisconsin River 19 carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sth 73 over Wisconsin River 19?
The structure is 918 ft (279.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 73 over Wisconsin River 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.