US Bridges

Ush 10-STH 37-MAIN over Brown Lee Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M E JCT Sth 37 to S · Structure no. B06009600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 10-STH 37-MAIN over Brown Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 10-STH 37-MAIN over Brown Lee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUsh 10-STH 37-MAIN
CrossesBrown Lee Creek
Location0.1M E JCT Sth 37 to S
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.5678, -91.66825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ush 10-STH 37-MAIN over Brown Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 10-STH 37-MAIN over Brown Lee Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 10-STH 37-MAIN over Brown Lee Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ush 10-STH 37-MAIN over Brown Lee Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 10-STH 37-MAIN over Brown Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.