US Bridges

Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · City of Milwaukee · Structure no. B40071400000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,132
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,345 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLrd Oak Creek Park
CrossesOak Creek
LocationCity of Milwaukee
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.91436, -87.85615
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,132 (2022)
Projected traffic2,345 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

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 Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Oak Creek Park 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek carry?

About 2,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Oak Creek Park over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.