US Bridges

Lrd S 76th ST over Ryan Creek

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 0.7M S JCT Sth 100 · Structure no. B40068000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd S 76th ST over Ryan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lrd S 76th ST over Ryan Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,182 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLrd S 76th ST
CrossesRyan Creek
Location0.7M S JCT Sth 100
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.86205, -88.01043
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,182 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 76th ST over Ryan Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd S 76th ST over Ryan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd S 76th ST over Ryan Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lrd S 76th ST over Ryan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd S 76th ST over Ryan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.