FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STH 73-N LIMIT RD

Carrying STH 73-N LIMIT RD over CAT CREEK

2.2M N JCT CTH E, Wood, Wisconsin

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STH 73-N LIMIT RD

The STH 73-N LIMIT RD bridge in Wood, Wisconsin carries STH 73-N LIMIT RD over CAT CREEK. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STH 73-N LIMIT RD compares

▼ 0.9
Load rating vs Wisconsin average (33.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Wisconsin bridges
242
Bridges in Wood · 14 in Poor condition
STH 73-N LIMIT RD 32.4 t
Wisconsin average 33.3 t

Live comparison across Wisconsin.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
8.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B71000200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STH 73-N LIMIT RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STH 73-N LIMIT RD against other structures in Wood 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-N LIMIT RD?

STH 73-N LIMIT RD in Wood, Wisconsin on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STH 73-N LIMIT RD inspected?

STH 73-N LIMIT RD'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 2,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STH 73-N LIMIT RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STH 73-N LIMIT RD?

STH 73-N LIMIT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STH 73-N LIMIT RD?

STH 73-N LIMIT RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STH 73-N LIMIT RD and does age affect safety?

STH 73-N LIMIT RD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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