US 10 (Buffalo River and Lindsay Creek bridges), town of Sumner and town of Albion - Trempealeau County

Location

The US 10 bridges over the Buffalo River and Lindsay Creek are located between Mondovi and Osseo.

Overview

Built in 1937 and 1948 respectively, both structures are showing signs of deteriorating. To address this, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to the following:

Buffalo River Bridge:

  • Replacing the existing bridge deck.
  • Making concrete surface repair.
  • Painting girder ends.
  • Adding concrete approach slabs.
  • Replacing guardrail.

Lindsay Creek Bridge:

  • Overlaying the bridge deck with concrete.
  • Making concrete surface repairs.
  • Adding stainless steel flashing along the edge of the deck.
  • Cleaning and painting bearings.
  • Painting girder ends.
  • Adding concrete approach slabs.
  • Replacing guardrail.

Real Estate

No impacts are expected at either location.

Schedule

Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.

Traffic Impacts

During construction on the Buffalo River Bridge:

  • US 10 will remain open to a single lane of traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals.

During construction on the Lindsay Creek Bridge:

  • US 10 will be closed to through traffic, which will be detoured via WIS 37, I-94, WIS 93 and US 10.

Public Involvement

WisDOT is seeking public comments on the proposed projects. Please review the following for more information:

Buffalo River Bridge:

Lindsay Creek Bridge:

Comments can be submitted through Dec. 31, 2024, by:

  • Email: david.koepp@dot.wi.gov
  • Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
    718 W. Clairemont Ave.
    Eau Claire, WI 54701
    Attn.: David Koepp

Contacts

Nick Spitzer
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(763) 852-2136
nspitzer@hntb.com

David Koepp
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 836-2399
david.koepp@dot.wi.gov

Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov