Sth 73 over Moccasin Creek
FairWood County, Wisconsin · 1.2M N JCT Sth 173 (b) · Structure no. B71002800000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 73 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 73 over Moccasin Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 92 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Moccasin Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Sth 73 over Moccasin 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 Moccasin Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 73 over Moccasin Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 73 over Moccasin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.