US Bridges

Sth 37 NB over Trib to Buffalo R

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 1.7M N JCT Cth S · Structure no. B06014100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 37 NB over Trib to Buffalo R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 37 NB over Trib to Buffalo R 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 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,188 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 37 NB
CrossesTrib to Buffalo R
Location1.7M N JCT Cth S
RouteState Highway 37
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.37121, -91.87385
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2022)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NB over Trib to Buffalo R built?

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

What condition is Sth 37 NB over Trib to Buffalo R 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 NB over Trib to Buffalo R carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 37 NB over Trib to Buffalo R?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sth 37 NB over Trib to Buffalo R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.