US Bridges

Lrd Shepard Avenue over Storm Sewer

Good

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · .1M S JCT Meadowview Driv · Structure no. B40068200000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,881
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Shepard Avenue over Storm Sewer is a concrete culvert carrying Lrd Shepard Avenue over Storm Sewer in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,881 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,069 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Shepard Avenue
CrossesStorm Sewer
Location.1M S JCT Meadowview Driv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.85432, -87.90344
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,881 (2022)
Projected traffic2,069 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Shepard Avenue over Storm Sewer built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Shepard Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Shepard Avenue over Storm Sewer carry?

About 1,881 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lrd Shepard Avenue over Storm Sewer?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Lrd Shepard Avenue over Storm Sewer?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.