US Bridges

Lrd W Howard Ave over Miner Creek

Poor

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M W JCT Sth "241" · Structure no. B40053200000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Howard Ave over Miner Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd W Howard Ave over Miner Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,720 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Howard Ave
CrossesMiner Creek
Location0.3M W JCT Sth "241"
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.97395, -87.95248
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic8,100 (2021)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd W Howard Ave over Miner Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Howard Ave over Miner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd W Howard Ave over Miner Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Howard Ave over Miner Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lrd W Howard Ave over Miner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.