STH 73
Carrying STH 73 over CRAZY HORSE CREEK
4.0M N JCT STH 194, Rusk, Wisconsin
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STH 73
The STH 73 bridge in Rusk, Wisconsin carries STH 73 over CRAZY HORSE CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.1 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 460 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STH 73 compares
Live comparison across Wisconsin.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 460 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B54074400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
STH 73 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare STH 73 against other structures in Rusk and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for STH 73?
STH 73 in Rusk, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STH 73 inspected?
STH 73's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 460 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 73 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STH 73?
STH 73 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STH 73?
STH 73 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STH 73 and does age affect safety?
STH 73 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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