US Bridges

Lrd N Oakland Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1 M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40050300000000

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N Oakland Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd N Oakland Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 122 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 5 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 9,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,161 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd N Oakland Ave
CrossesOak Leaf Bike Trail
Location0.1 M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates43.05938, -87.88796
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic11,161 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd N Oakland Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Lrd N Oakland Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N Oakland Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N Oakland Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N Oakland Ave over Oak Leaf Bike Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.