US Bridges

Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth "100" · Structure no. B40059000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,520 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd W Cold Spring
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Sth "100"
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.96631, -88.04849
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lrd W Cold Spring over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.