US Bridges

Lrd W Oklahoma Ave over Root River

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.6M S JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40039000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Oklahoma Ave over Root River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd W Oklahoma Ave over Root River in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 22,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,160 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd W Oklahoma Ave
CrossesRoot River
Location0.6M S JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.98827, -88.05741
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,160 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 W Oklahoma Ave over Root River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Oklahoma Ave over Root River 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 W Oklahoma Ave over Root River carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd W Oklahoma Ave over Root River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lrd W Oklahoma Ave over Root River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.