US Bridges

Cth D 5th Ave over Buffalo River

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B61006200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,363
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth D 5th Ave over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth D 5th Ave over Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 3,363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,699 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCth D 5th Ave
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.1M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0D
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.555, -91.39267
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,363 (2022)
Projected traffic3,699 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cth D 5th Ave over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth D 5th Ave over Buffalo River 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 Cth D 5th Ave over Buffalo River carry?

About 3,363 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth D 5th Ave over Buffalo River?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cth D 5th Ave over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.