US Bridges

Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.5M N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40041500000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,356
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lincoln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lincoln 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 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 24,356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,963 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd N Sherman Blvd
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0.5M N JCT Sth 190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.09707, -87.96694
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,356 (2023)
Projected traffic25,963 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 N Sherman Blvd over Lincoln Creek built?

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

What condition is Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lincoln 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 24,356 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Sherman Blvd over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.