Sth 88 over Elk Creek
FairBuffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 121 · Structure no. B06014400000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 88 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 88 over Elk Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 88 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sth 88 over Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sth 88 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 88 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.