US Bridges

Sth 37 over Pesso Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.8M N JCT Ush 10 to E · Structure no. B06088500000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 37 over Pesso Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 37 over Pesso Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesSth 37
CrossesPesso Creek
Location0.8M N JCT Ush 10 to E
RouteState Highway 37
CountyBuffalo County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.5848, -91.64498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 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 Pesso Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sth 37 over Pesso Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 37 over Pesso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.