US Bridges

Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.0M S JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40021800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,807
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,187 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Oak Creek Park
CrossesOak Creek
Location1.0M S JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90806, -87.84687
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,807 (2022)
Projected traffic4,187 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek carry?

About 3,807 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.