US Bridges

Sth 73 over Cranberrycreek

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 1.1M N JCT Cthf · Structure no. B71012200000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73 over Cranberrycreek is a concrete culvert carrying Sth 73 over Cranberrycreek in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSth 73
CrossesCranberrycreek
Location1.1M N JCT Cthf
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates44.40191, -89.8676
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 73 over Cranberrycreek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 73 over Cranberrycreek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sth 73 over Cranberrycreek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sth 73 over Cranberrycreek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73 over Cranberrycreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.