US Bridges

Cth R over N Fk Buffalo River

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B61009600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth R over N Fk Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth R over N Fk Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,387 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCth R
CrossesN Fk Buffalo River
Location0.3M N JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0R
Coordinates44.59422, -91.17575
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,387 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 R over N Fk Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth R over N Fk 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 R over N Fk Buffalo River carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth R over N Fk Buffalo River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth R over N Fk Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.