US Bridges

Lrd Nicholson Road over Storm Sewer

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · At Storm Sewer · Structure no. B40067700000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Nicholson Road over Storm Sewer is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Nicholson Road over Storm Sewer in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,760 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Nicholson Road
CrossesStorm Sewer
LocationAt Storm Sewer
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.85352, -87.89361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nicholson Road over Storm Sewer built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Nicholson Road over Storm Sewer 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Lrd Nicholson Road over Storm Sewer carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Nicholson Road over Storm Sewer?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Lrd Nicholson Road over Storm Sewer?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.