US Bridges

Sth 88 over Little Waumandee Creek

Fair

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · 0.7M N JCT Cth E to E · Structure no. B06016500000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 88 over Little Waumandee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 88 over Little Waumandee Creek in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSth 88
CrossesLittle Waumandee Creek
Location0.7M N JCT Cth E to E
RouteState Highway 88
Coordinates44.27849, -91.75482
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Little Waumandee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 88 over Little Waumandee 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 Little Waumandee Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sth 88 over Little Waumandee Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 88 over Little Waumandee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.