US Bridges

Lrd Buffalo Road ( over Buffalo River

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Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. B61010500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Buffalo Road ( over Buffalo River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Buffalo Road ( over Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Buffalo Road (
CrossesBuffalo River
Location0.6M W JCT Ush 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.59303, -91.18592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Lrd Buffalo Road ( over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Buffalo Road ( over Buffalo River 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 Lrd Buffalo Road ( over Buffalo River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Buffalo Road ( over Buffalo River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Buffalo Road ( over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.