US Bridges

Sth 37 over Mud Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth F · Structure no. B06014000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 37 over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 37 over Mud Creek 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesSth 37
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth F
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates44.38551, -91.84818
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 37 over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Sth 37 over Mud Creek 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 37 over Mud Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 37 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 37 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.