US Bridges

Cth H Eau Claire over Buffalo River

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.2M S JCT Sth 37 · Structure no. B06004100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth H Eau Claire over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth H Eau Claire over Buffalo River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 1,953 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,148 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCth H Eau Claire
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.2M S JCT Sth 37
RouteCounty Highway 0H
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.5625, -91.67083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2022)
Projected traffic2,148 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth H Eau Claire over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth H Eau Claire over Buffalo River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cth H Eau Claire over Buffalo River carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth H Eau Claire over Buffalo River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cth H Eau Claire over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.