US Bridges

Sth 37 over Br Buffalo R

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.65M N JCT Cth N · Structure no. B06017800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 37 over Br Buffalo R is a concrete slab carrying Sth 37 over Br Buffalo R in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,116 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSth 37
CrossesBr Buffalo R
Location0.65M N JCT Cth N
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates44.3998, -91.8064
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 37 over Br Buffalo R built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 37 over Br Buffalo R 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 Br Buffalo R carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 37 over Br Buffalo R?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 37 over Br Buffalo R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.