US Bridges

Lrd S116th Street over Underwood Creek Trib

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · City of West Allis · Structure no. B40014800000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S116th Street over Underwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd S116th Street over Underwood Creek Trib in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,200 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd S116th Street
CrossesUnderwood Creek Trib
LocationCity of West Allis
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01356, -88.05696
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 S116th Street over Underwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S116th Street over Underwood Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S116th Street over Underwood Creek Trib carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd S116th Street over Underwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd S116th Street over Underwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.