US Bridges

Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M W JCT Sth 32 · Structure no. B40060100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,762
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,938 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Oak Creek Park
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.1M W JCT Sth 32
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92231, -87.86088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,762 (2022)
Projected traffic1,938 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak 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 Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek carry?

About 1,762 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.