US Bridges

Cth B over S Fk Buffalo River

FairPosted for load

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 1.1M S JCT Ush 10 · Structure no. P61005900000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth B over S Fk Buffalo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Cth B over S Fk Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,133 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCth B
CrossesS Fk Buffalo River
Location1.1M S JCT Ush 10
RouteCounty Highway 0B
CountyTrempealeau County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.57125, -91.20619
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2022)
Projected traffic1,133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 B over S Fk Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth B over S 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cth B over S Fk Buffalo River carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth B over S Fk Buffalo River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cth B over S Fk Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.