US Bridges

Lrd S 13th ST over Oak Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.1M S JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40060700000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 13th ST over Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd S 13th ST over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLrd S 13th ST
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.1M S JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.87048, -87.93245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic11,760 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 S 13th ST over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 13th ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 13th ST over Oak Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S 13th ST over Oak Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 13th ST over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.