Sth 173 over Hemlock Creek
FairWood County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Sth 80 to N · Structure no. B71011600000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 173 over Hemlock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 173 over Hemlock Creek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 173 over Hemlock Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 173 over Hemlock 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 173 over Hemlock Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 173 over Hemlock Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 173 over Hemlock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.