US Bridges

Sth 73-STH 80 over Yellow River

Good

Wood County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Sth 80 (c) · Structure no. B71017900000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 73-STH 80 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 73-STH 80 over Yellow River in Wood County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,360 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSth 73-STH 80
CrossesYellow River
Location0.9M N JCT Sth 80 (c)
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates44.45352, -90.14989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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-STH 80 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 73-STH 80 over Yellow River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 73-STH 80 over Yellow River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Sth 73-STH 80 over Yellow River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 73-STH 80 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.