US Bridges

Sth 73-W Grand Ave over Fv&w RR

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Cth F (b) · Structure no. B71009600000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73-W Grand Ave over Fv&w RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 73-W Grand Ave over Fv&w RR in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 73-W Grand Ave
CrossesFv&w RR
Location0.8M N JCT Cth F (b)
RouteState Highway 73
CountyWood County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.3979, -89.86188
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 73-W Grand Ave over Fv&w RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 73-W Grand Ave over Fv&w RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Sth 73-W Grand Ave over Fv&w RR carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73-W Grand Ave over Fv&w RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73-W Grand Ave over Fv&w RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.