US Bridges

Cth V over Br Buffalo River

Fair

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin · 0.6M W JCT Cth D · Structure no. P61010800000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
488
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth V over Br Buffalo River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cth V over Br Buffalo River in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 488 vehicles a day, projected to reach 536 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCth V
CrossesBr Buffalo River
Location0.6M W JCT Cth D
RouteCounty Highway 0V
Coordinates44.55058, -91.40414
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2022)
Projected traffic536 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 V over Br Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth V over Br 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 V over Br Buffalo River carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cth V over Br Buffalo River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cth V over Br Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.