US Bridges

Lrd 15th Ave over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.3M S JCT College (cth Z · Structure no. B40067200000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd 15th Ave over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd 15th Ave over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd 15th Ave
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.3M S JCT College (cth Z
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.92476, -87.87079
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 15th Ave over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd 15th Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd 15th Ave over Oak Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd 15th Ave over Oak Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd 15th Ave over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.