US Bridges

Lrd Forest Hill Av over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.2M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40051600000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Forest Hill Av over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd Forest Hill Av over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Forest Hill Av
CrossesOak Creek
Location1.2M E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.89359, -87.88994
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

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 Forest Hill Av over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Forest Hill Av over Oak 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Forest Hill Av over Oak Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Forest Hill Av over Oak Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Forest Hill Av over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.