US Bridges

Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.9M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40055200000000

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 39 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 8,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,840 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLrd Drexel Ave
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.9M E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.90092, -87.8931
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,840 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lrd Drexel Ave over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.