US Bridges

Lrd Root River Pkw over Hales Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth Nn · Structure no. B40056400000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Root River Pkw over Hales Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd Root River Pkw over Hales Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd Root River Pkw
CrossesHales Creek
Location0.3M N JCT Cth Nn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.9931, -88.05697
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2022)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Root River Pkw over Hales Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Root River Pkw over Hales 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 Root River Pkw over Hales Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Root River Pkw over Hales Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Root River Pkw over Hales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.