US Bridges

Lrd S Shepard Ave over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40001900000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S Shepard Ave over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd S Shepard Ave over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,640 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd S Shepard Ave
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.87434, -87.90276
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lrd S Shepard Ave over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S Shepard Ave over Oak 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 Lrd S Shepard Ave over Oak Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S Shepard Ave over Oak Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Lrd S Shepard Ave over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.