US Bridges

Lrd S 76th ST over Honey Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth Nn · Structure no. B40007100000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 76th ST over Honey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd S 76th ST over Honey Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 14,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,880 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd S 76th ST
CrossesHoney Creek
Location0.1M N JCT Cth Nn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.98981, -88.00763
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2021)
Projected traffic17,880 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 76th ST over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 76th ST over Honey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 76th ST over Honey Creek carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd S 76th ST over Honey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 76th ST over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.