US Bridges

Lrd E Puetz RD over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 1.4M E JCT Sth 38 · Structure no. B40060600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd E Puetz RD over Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd E Puetz RD over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,040 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd E Puetz RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location1.4M E JCT Sth 38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMilwaukee County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates42.8863, -87.8858
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 E Puetz RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd E Puetz RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd E Puetz RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd E Puetz RD over Oak Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd E Puetz RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.