US Bridges

Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.4M W JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40052200000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 29,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,510 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Drexel Ave
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.4M W JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.90145, -87.92367
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,510 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Drexel Ave over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Drexel Ave 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 Drexel Ave over Oak Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.