Sth 37 over Buffalo River
FairBuffalo County, Wisconsin · 2.3M N JCT Cth J · Structure no. B06011700000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 37 over Buffalo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 37 over Buffalo River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 37 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 37 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 37 over Buffalo River carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sth 37 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 37 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.