Sth 88 over Buffalo River
FairBuffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.2M N JCT Cth Zz · Structure no. B06000200000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 88 over Buffalo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 88 over Buffalo River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 88 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Sth 88 over 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 Sth 88 over Buffalo River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 88 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 88 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.