US Bridges

Lrd N 32nd Street over Lincoln Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M N JCT Sth 190 · Structure no. B40054500000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,383
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd N 32nd Street over Lincoln Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd N 32nd Street over Lincoln Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6,383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,501 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd N 32nd Street
CrossesLincoln Creek
Location0.9M N JCT Sth 190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.10233, -87.95291
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,383 (2022)
Projected traffic10,501 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 N 32nd Street over Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd N 32nd Street over Lincoln 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd N 32nd Street over Lincoln Creek carry?

About 6,383 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd N 32nd Street over Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd N 32nd Street over Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.