US Bridges

Sth 26 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Winnebago County, Wisconsin · 0.6M N JCT Cth C · Structure no. B70004100000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 26 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sth 26 over Eight Mile Creek in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSth 26
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location0.6M N JCT Cth C
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates43.90344, -88.61403
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2024)
Projected traffic8,850 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 26 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 26 over Eight Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sth 26 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sth 26 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Sth 26 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.