US Bridges

Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.03M N JCT W. College Av · Structure no. B40054000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Whitnall Park
CrossesWhitnall Park Creek
Location0.03M N JCT W. College Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.93083, -88.02977
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic920 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Whitnall Park over Whitnall Park Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.