US Bridges

Sth 35-MAIN ST over Buffalo River

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Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Sth 37 · Structure no. B06013800000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 35-MAIN ST over Buffalo River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 35-MAIN ST over Buffalo River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 35-MAIN ST
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.3M N JCT Sth 37
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.35167, -91.93
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 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 Sth 35-MAIN ST over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 35-MAIN ST over Buffalo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 35-MAIN ST over Buffalo River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 35-MAIN ST over Buffalo River?

The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 35-MAIN ST over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.