USH 10-STH 37-MAIN
Carrying USH 10-STH 37-MAIN over BROWN LEE CREEK
0.1M E JCT STH 37 TO S, Buffalo, Wisconsin
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
USH 10-STH 37-MAIN in Buffalo, Wisconsin sits above 24% of rated Wisconsin bridges on inventory load rating (29 t), while its 1991 build year is earlier than 48% of Buffalo's recorded-year cohort (238 bridges).
USH 10-STH 37-MAIN in Buffalo, Wisconsin is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1991, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure WI:B06009600000000
LATE-CENTURY · PRESTRESS · SINGLE-SPAN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: USH 10-STH 37-MAIN
The USH 10-STH 37-MAIN bridge in Buffalo, Wisconsin carries USH 10-STH 37-MAIN over BROWN LEE CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 34.6 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wisconsin bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
How USH 10-STH 37-MAIN compares
Age against the county: built in 1991, earlier than 114 of Buffalo's 238 bridges with a recorded construction year (48%), against a county median build year of 1991.
Live comparison across Wisconsin bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (14,446 rated).
USH 10-STH 37-MAIN vs every rated Wisconsin bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
29 Top 76% higher than 24% of 14,446 bridges
rated Wisconsin bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Buffalo inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 238 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 34.6 m (114 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B06009600000000
Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether USH 10-STH 37-MAIN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare USH 10-STH 37-MAIN against other structures in Buffalo and across Wisconsin. Wisconsin bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for USH 10-STH 37-MAIN?
USH 10-STH 37-MAIN in Buffalo, Wisconsin has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is USH 10-STH 37-MAIN inspected?
USH 10-STH 37-MAIN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. USH 10-STH 37-MAIN is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for USH 10-STH 37-MAIN?
USH 10-STH 37-MAIN has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining USH 10-STH 37-MAIN?
USH 10-STH 37-MAIN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is USH 10-STH 37-MAIN and does age affect safety?
USH 10-STH 37-MAIN was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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