Sth 88 over Screech Owl Creek
GoodBuffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.4M N JCT Cth O · Structure no. B06000700000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 88 over Screech Owl Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 88 over Screech Owl Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 88 over Screech Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 88 over Screech Owl Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 88 over Screech Owl Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sth 88 over Screech Owl Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Sth 88 over Screech Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.