US Bridges

Sth 88 over Johns Valley Creek

Good

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth Xx · Structure no. B06004000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 88 over Johns Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 88 over Johns Valley Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesSth 88
CrossesJohns Valley Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth Xx
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates44.3319, -91.77106
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sth 88 over Johns Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 88 over Johns Valley 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 Johns Valley Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sth 88 over Johns Valley Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 88 over Johns Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.